Rishi Sunak facing test after voters in suspended MP Peter Bone's seat trigger by-election

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Rishi Sunak will face an electoral test early in the new year after voters in Peter Bone MP’s seat triggered a by-election.North Northamptonshire Council confirmed that 13.2% of the electorate in Wellingborough backed a petition to recall their MP, passing the 10% threshold required for a by-election contest.The petition had been prompted after Mr Bone was handed a six-week suspension from the House of Commons after an inquiry found he had subjected a staff member to bullying and sexual misconduct.He has been sitting as an independent after losing the Conservative whip in the aftermath of the ruling.In a statement published on social media, Bone said having a by-election seemed “bizarre as 86.8% of the electorate did not want to remove me from office, nor for there to be a by-election, and yet we are still to have one”.The veteran politician, who has been spotted in Westminster in recent days, said the allegations against him were “totally untrue and without foundation”.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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