Lucy Powell new MP for Manchester Central
16 November 2012 (updated on 16 November 2012)
Lucy Powell of the Labour Party has become Member of Parliament for Manchester Central after winning the by-election held in that constituency on 15 November 2012
Manchester Central by-election
The Manchester Central by-election was called after the former MP, Tony Lloyd, was appointed to the office of Steward and Bailiff of Her Majesty's Manor of Northstead on 22 October 2012 - the means by which an MP disqualifies themselves in order to resign - so that he could stand as a candidate in the election of police and crime commissioners, also held on 15 November 2012.