2007 Sedgefield by-election
19 July 2007
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A by-election for the United Kingdom parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield was held on 19 July 2007, triggered by the resignation of incumbent Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP) and Prime Minister Tony Blair. It was won by Phil Wilson, who held the seat for Labour.
The by-election was initiated when Blair resigned both of his parliamentary offices in order to become envoy for the international diplomatic Quartet on the Middle East. He had held the constituency since its creation in 1983, and Labour had held the seat and its predecessors since 1935.
The Ealing Southall by-election was held on the same day, also resulting in a Labour hold.