Rumbold's gain was the last time the Conservative Party would gain (as opposed to win) at a by-election until 22 May 2008 when Edward Timpson won the 1997 General Election the seat was won by the Labour Party's Siobhain McDonagh.
Rumbold's gain was the last time. The Conservative Party would gain (as opposed to win) at a by-election until 22 May 2008 the last time. Edward Timpson won the 1997 General Election. The seat was won by the Labour Party's Siobhain McDonagh.