Sleaford and North Hykeham voters to choose new MP
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Voting is taking place in the Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election, called to find a replacement for previous MP Stephen Phillips.
Ten candidates are vying for the Lincolnshire constituency, with polls opening at 07:00 GMT and closing at 22:00 GMT.
The weather is set to be cloudy but dry, with a predicted maximum temperature of 13C.
The result of the by-election is expected at about 04:00 GMT on Friday.
The full list of candidates is:
- The Iconic Arty-Pole - Monster Raving Loony Party
- Victoria Ayling - UKIP
- David Bishop - Bus-Pass Elvis Party
- Jim Clarke - Labour
- Paul Coyne - No description
- Dr Caroline Johnson - Conservatives
- Marianne Overton - Lincolnshire Independents
- Ross Pepper - Liberal Democrats
- Sarah Stock - Independent
- Mark Suffield - No description