Wigan by-election, 1999
The Labour Member of Parliament for Wigan, Roger Stott, died on August 9, 1999, creating a by-election in the constituency. Polling day was set for September 23. Labour selected Neil Turner, who had been a local councillor for 27 years, to defend the seat. The Conservatives chose Tom Peet, who was an active Trade Unionist and had worked at a nearby coal mine. Wigan was a massively safe Labour seat and none of the other candidates could form an effective challenge.
Results
The turnout was 25%.
General Election result, 1997
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