Hartlepool by-election

The Hartlepool by-election was a special election held in the town of Hartlepool in 2021 to fill a vacant parliamentary seat. The seat became available after the previous Member of Parliament (MP) resigned. Candidates from different political parties competed to represent the area in Parliament. The election result was notable because it saw a significant shift in voter support, with the Labour Party losing the seat to the Conservative Party. Such by-elections can influence national politics by indicating public opinion on government policies and party support.