2008 Haltemprice and Howden by-election would extend the legal detention of terror suspects without charge to a maximum of 42 days. Explaining his actions, Davis stated he intended to spark a wider public debate about the perceived erosion of civil liberties by the then Labour government, which in the following week was launched as the 'David Davis for Freedom campaign'. Culture Secretary Andy Burnham called on Davis to fund the cost of the by-election to the taxpayer, estimated at £80,000, from his own pocket. Davis had held the seat as a Conservative since its creation in 1997, having previously been MP since 1987 for the
Tipperary (UK Parliament constituency) Dillon's death caused a by-election. Moore's death caused a by-election. Rossa was disqualified as he was a convicted felon, causing a by-election. White resigned, causing a by-election. Mitchel was declared ineligible, causing a by-election. Mitchel was again declared ineligible and, on 26 May 1875, Moore was awarded the seat. O'Callaghan's death caused a by-election. Dillon resigned, causing a by-election. Smyth was appointed secretary to the Irish loan fund board, causing a by-election. Tipperary (UK Parliament constituency) Tipperary, also known as Tipperary County, was a parliamentary constituency in Ireland, which from 1801 to 1885 returned two Members of Parliament (MPs) to