MP Peter Bone Loses Seat Following Recall Petition Over Misconduct Allegations

A by-election is set to be held early next year in Wellingborough, marking a significant challenge for the Tories.

Peter Bone, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Wellingborough, has lost his seat after a recall petition triggered by allegations of bullying and sexual misconduct, which he denies.
The recall petition was signed by 13.2% of eligible voters in the constituency, exceeding the 10% threshold required for Mr. Bone to lose his seat.
The recall petition was initiated after Mr. Bone was suspended from the Commons for six weeks for breaching the code of conduct for MPs.
A by-election will be held early next year, which is seen as a tough test for Rishi Sunak, with the Tories trailing Labour in the polls.
Mr. Bone, who turned Wellingborough into a safe Tory seat after becoming its MP in 2005, has the option to run again in the by-election.