He contested the 1977 Birmingham Ladywood by-election caused by the resignation of Brian Walden to become a television presenter but was defeated by John Sever who won the Birmingham Ladywood seat with a majority of 3,825.
He contested the 1977 Birmingham Ladywood by-election. This election was caused by the resignation of Brian Walden. This was to become a television presenter. He was defeated by John Sever. This John Sever won the Birmingham Ladywood seat with a majority of 3,825.