Famous Monmouth (Wales) Parliamentary By-Election 16th May 1991
Labour's Huw Edwards won this rural seat for Labour with a 12.6 % swing from the Conservatives.
This by-election was not won by Peter Mandelson, as he later claimed but by the hard work of the candidate Huw Edwards, the local party (and many isolated rural supporters) on primarily the issue of the Conservative Governments threats to privatise the NHS.
Huw Edwards personal support for PR was also important in winning over key voters (LibDem voting Edwards posters). The election also saw Labour posters in many villages out numbering Tory posters in places such as Usk and Tintern Abbey.
Barbara Castle spoke at an election meeting in Usk.
Victory rally held in Abergavenny Labour Club on the night and later at the Star Inn, Llansoy.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Huw Edwards | 17,733 | 39.3 | +11.6 | |
| Conservative | Roger Evans | 15,327 | 34.0 | −13.5 | |
| Liberal Democrat | Frances David | 11,164 | 24.8 | +0.8 | |
