Bermondsey by-election, 1983

The Bermondsey byelection of February 24, 1983 occurred after the resignation of Robert Mellish, who had represented the constituency and its predecessors since 1946. Mellish, who had been Chief Whip until 1976, was increasingly disenchanted with the left-wing moves of the Labour Party and had announced his retirement from Parliament (effective at the next election) in 1981. He was recruited by the Conservative government to the board of the London Docklands Development Corporation; as he did not wish to be disqualified, the post was made non-salaried until such time as Mellish chose to accept payment. This meant that Mellish had a paid job to go to as soon as he wanted.

Related Topics:
Bermondsey - February 24 - 1983 - Robert Mellish - 1946 - 1976 - Labour Party - 1981 - London Docklands Development Corporation

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