The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Runcorn and Helsby by-election - all you need to know

Runcorn and Helsby by-election - all you need to know

Summary

A by-election for the constituency of Runcorn and Helsby, triggered by the resignation of Mike Amesbury, is set to take place on 1 May 2025. Fifteen different candidates will participate, and the constituency population is required to provide photo identification for in-person voting.

Key Facts

  • The by-election in Runcorn and Helsby is due to the departure of Mike Amesbury.
  • The election will happen on 1 May 2025.
  • The constituency includes the towns of Runcorn, Frodsham, and Helsby, and is mostly rural.
  • The total population of the constituency is 93,520.
  • The constituency was newly formed in July 2024.
  • Fifteen candidates from various parties will be running in the by-election.
  • To vote in person, voters will need to show a valid photo ID.
  • Free voter authority certificates are available for those without photo ID, and the final date to apply for these is 23 April.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.