Battle for Corby closes in
The date of the Corby by-election, triggered by the resignation of the Conservative MP Louise Mensch, has been confirmed for November the 15th.
The announcement today (23rd October) came just hours after a new opinion poll from the former Conservative Deputy Chairman Lord Ashcroft revealed Labour had a commanding 22 point lead over the Tories, with their coalition partner the Liberal Democrats lagging on just 5%.
Voters head to the polls in Corby
The by-election follows the resignation of former Tory MP Louise Mensch who stood down in August citing family reasons.
Ed Miliband campaigns in Corby ahead of by-election
Labour leader Ed Miliband has been campaigning in Corby ahead of the crucial by-election there.
Final line-up in Corby by-election up to fourteen
There are fourteen candidates standing in the Corby by-election on 15 November following the resignation of Conservative MP Louise Mensch.