New Member of Parliament for Oldham West and Royton
4 December 2015 (updated on 4 December 2015)
Jim McMahon of the Labour Party has become Member of Parliament for Oldham West and Royton after winning the by-election held in that constituency on 3 December 2015.
Oldham West and Royton by-election
The by-election was called following the death of the former MP, Michael Meacher.
- Commons news: Statement from the Speaker on the death of Michael Meacher
- Find out more About Parliament: By-elections
By-election results
The results of the Oldham West and Royton constituency Parliamentary by-election were as follows:
- Jim McMahon - Labour - 17,209
- John Joseph Bickley - UK Independence Party - 6,487
- James Barry Daly - Conservative - 2,596
- Jane Brophy - Liberal Democrats - 1,024
- Simeon Hart - Green Party - 249
- Sir Oink A-Lot - The Official Monster Raving Loony Party - 141
Oldham Council: Oldham West and Royton Parliamentary By-election Results
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