Member of Parliament
Since its creation in 1983, Crewe and Nantwich had been represented for Labour by Gwyneth Dunwoody, with steadily increasing majorities between the elections of 1983, 1987, 1992 and 1997. Her majority was slightly reduced in the 2001 and 2005 elections. Gwyneth Dunwoody died on 17 April 2008. As a result, a by-election was held on 22 May 2008 in which the Conservative candidate Edward Timpson was elected.
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Gwyneth Dunwoody | Labour | |
| 2008 by-election | Edward Timpson | Conservative | |
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