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Eastleigh by-election candidate list so far Eastleigh by-election candidate list
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The Eastleigh by-election was triggered by the resignation of the sitting MP, Chris Huhne.The Eastleigh by-election was triggered by the resignation of the sitting MP, Chris Huhne.
Huhne, Liberal Democrat MP for the Hampshire town since 2005, stepped down on 5 February after pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice.Huhne, Liberal Democrat MP for the Hampshire town since 2005, stepped down on 5 February after pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice.
Huhne admitted charges against him over claims his ex-wife, Vicky Pryce, took speeding points for him a decade ago.Huhne admitted charges against him over claims his ex-wife, Vicky Pryce, took speeding points for him a decade ago.
Polling takes place on 28 February between 07:00 and 22:00 GMT.Polling takes place on 28 February between 07:00 and 22:00 GMT.
The final list of candidates will not be confirmed until nominations close at 16:00 GMT on Wednesday. Nominations for candidates have now closed.
The candidates who have announced they are standing so far, in alphabetical order, are: The final list of candidates in alphabetical order is:
  • JIM DUGGAN - Peace Party
  • MARIA HUTCHINGS - Conservative
  • DIANE JAMES - UK Independence Party
  • DR IAIN MACLENNAN - National Health Action Party
  • JOHN O'FARRELL - Labour
  • MIKE THORNTON - Liberal Democrats
  • COLIN BEX - Wessex regionalists
  • DAVID BISHOP - Elvis Loves Pets Party
  • JIM DUGGAN - Peace Party
  • RAY HALL - Beer, Baccy and Crumpet Party
  • HOWLING LAUD HOPE - Monster Raving Loony William Hill Party
  • MARIA HUTCHINGS - Conservative
  • DIANE JAMES - UK Independence Party
  • DR IAIN MACLENNAN - National Health Action Party
  • KEVIN MILBURN - Christian Party "Proclaiming Christ's Lordship"
  • JOHN O'FARRELL - Labour
  • DARREN PROCTER - Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
  • DANNY STUPPLE - Independent
  • MIKE THORNTON - Liberal Democrats
  • MICHAEL WALTERS - The English Democrats - "Putting England First!"