2001 United Kingdom general election previous autumn had shown the first Tory lead (though only by a narrow margin) in the opinion polls for eight years as they benefited from the public anger towards the government over the fuel protests which had led to a severe shortage of motor fuel. By the end of 2000, however, the dispute had been solved and Labour were firmly back in the lead of the opinion polls. In total, a mere 29 parliamentary seats changed hands at the 2001 Election. One of the more noted events of a quiet campaign was when countryside protester Craig Evans threw an egg
John M. Evans (Wisconsin) John M. Evans (Wisconsin) John M. Evans (February 12, 1820 – August 23, 1903) was a physician and politician. Born in Addison, Vermont, Evans moved to La Porte, Indiana, where he was a carpenter. He later studied at La Porte Medical School and received his medical degree from there in 1846. Evans then moved to what is now Evansville, Wisconsin to practice medicine. Evans served as postmaster from 1852 to 1855. He also served as Mayor of Evansville. In 1853 and 1856, Evans served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. During the American Civil War, Evans was surgeon of the 13th