Former by-election winner David Chidgey passes away

February 15, 2022 - 4:02 pm

Sad news from the Liberal Democrat team in the Lords:

We are so sad that our own David Chidgey died peacefully earlier today following a period of illness. A good man, and a formidable campaigner, he won a stunning by-election in Eastleigh in 1994 and spoke passionately on a range of issues in both the Commons &Lords. RIP, kind sir. pic.twitter.com/QRl4H33EEn
— Lib Dem Lords (@LibDemLords) February 15, 2022

David Chidgey won the 1994 Parliamentary by-election in Eastleigh, and was then twice re-elected to Parliament before standing down in 2005. He became a member of the House of Lords later that year where he took a particular interest in foreign affairs and international development.

Many condolences to his family and friends.

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