12th April, 2013, 12:21 pm South Shields by-election date confirmed Mark Ferguson Share this article: The Labour Party will be moving the writ on Monday for the South Shields by-election – after David Miliband formally resigns as an MP. The election date will be set for May 2nd. Tags: By-election / South Shields / Mark Ferguson Mark Ferguson is the Labour MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham, and was the editor of LabourList from 2010 to 2015. View all articles by Mark Ferguson Subscribe to our daily email More from LabourList Comment ‘Energy efficiency changes must work for older private renters’ We all understand the importance of a warm, secure home. It’s a crucial foundation for our lives, impacting… Joanna Elson 4th March, 2026, 6:00 am Comment ‘Labour’s creative destruction dilemma’ What is Labour’s plan for jobs? With unemployment rising, vacancies drying up, and higher Employer National Insurance Contributions… Ross Mudie 4th March, 2026, 6:00 am News Economic stability for an uncertain world: Spring Statement 2026 Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has delivered the Spring Statement to the House of Commons, as the… James Tibbitts 3rd March, 2026, 3:17 pm
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