1997 Uxbridge by-election
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A by-election for the United Kingdom parliamentary constituency of Uxbridge was held on 31 July 1997 following the death of incumbent Conservative Party Member of Parliament Michael Shersby. In their
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Screaming Lord Sutch
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David Edward Sutch, known as Screaming Lord Sutch, was an English musician and perennial parliamentary candidate.
1997 Uxbridge by-election
…Kerr, a senior executive with British Airways, represented the Liberal Democrats. Eight other candidates also stood, including perennial candidates Screaming Lord Sutch and Ronnie Carroll. Labour's concentrated campaign included an unusual visit by Prime Minister Tony Blair. This was unusual in that a sitting prime…
Sutch (centre, with top hat) c. 1967