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There will be a by-election in Brecon and Radnorshire after a petition to recall Tory MP, Chris Davies, secured enough signatures. Davies pleaded guilty in March to providing false or misleading information on allowances claims. He was fined £1,500 and ordered to carry out unpaid community service. Almost 20% of voters in the constituency signed the petition calling for him to lose his seat. The result was announced on Friday 21 June by Powys County Council, who confirmed the petition was successful. There will now be a by-election in the area. Davies is expected to stand for his seat. 10,005 out of 53,032 signed - 19% of the total Labour called the recall result "another huge blow to Chris Davies" credibility to serve as a Member of Parliament' and said the Conservatives must call an immediate by-election. This is a mess all of his making. The Conservatives must not drag their feet. They should listen to the wishes of the voters of Breco...

A recall petition for a Conservative MP convicted for a false expenses claim will open on 9 May. Chris Davies tried to split the cost of photographs between two office budgets by faking invoices,  when he could have claimed the amount by other means. Voters in Brecon and Radnorshire will have six weeks to sign the petition in six locations across the constituency. If 5,303 eligible voters sign it, 10% of the electorate, a by-election will be held. House of Commons speaker John Bercow confirmed the recall petition on Wednesday , after Mr Davies was given a community order of 50 hours unpaid work and a £1,500 fine, at Southwark Crown Court, the previous day. People registered for postal votes will receive a signing sheet to return if they want to sign the petition .