2008 Haltemprice and Howden by-election stated ""The Sun" is very, very hostile to David Davis because of his 28 day stance and "The Sun" has always been very up for 42 days and perhaps even 420 days." In its editorial "The Sun" described Davis as deranged. MacKenzie's candidature was soon considered uncertain following an apparently off-the-cuff disparaging remark, when MacKenzie described the nearby city of Kingston upon Hull as "shocking, simply shocking". MacKenzie confirmed on 19 June 2008 that he would not be standing, primarily due to having no financial backing. He urged people to vote instead for Eamonn Fitzpatrick. David Davis has held 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