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
Greenwich (UK Parliament constituency) constituency formed the western part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Dundas was appointed a Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty, requiring a by-election. Barnard's death caused a by-election. Dundas resigned after being appointed Commander of the Mediterranean Fleet, causing a by-election. Rolt resigned, causing a by-election. Townsend resigned after becoming a bankrupt, also leading to his suspension from the House of Commons. Gladstone's appointment as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury caused a by-election. Salomons' death caused a by-election. Greenwich (UK Parliament constituency) Greenwich was a parliamentary constituency in south-east London, which returned Members of Parliament to the