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Originally Posted by Matth
http://www.libertygb.org.uk/news/lib...-jo-cox-murder
First time I heard of this lot was on the radio today.
TBH, not sure an unopposed by-election is the right thing, no matter what circumstances caused it, the voters should have a choice, even if the result would seem to be inevitable.
Britain is a democracy, and MPs are elected, not appointed.
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It's a difficult one. On one hand the idea that you respond to the shooting with another example of democracy is a good one yet on the other hand there would be something weird and uncomfortable about a seat changing hands as the result of the assassination of the sitting MP. Not to mention the atmosphere of campaigning would be depressing and local Labour activists are probably not in the mood.
Overall I think it's the best thing to do.