2008 Haltemprice and Howden by-election predecessor from 1987 until his resignation brought about the by-election, stood as the official Conservative Party candidate. He fought the campaign on the theme David Davis for Freedom. The English Democrats Party selected Joanne Robinson as its candidate. She previously stood as the United Kingdom Independence Party candidate for the same constituency in the 2001 general election. Blackpool based Hamish Howitt was one of two pub landlords who announced intentions to stand under the "Freedom to Choose" label, opposing the smoking ban in England. Shan Oakes was the Green Party candidate. She is also the party's candidate in the 2009
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