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The by-election was held on 22 November that year, and was the first of six by-elections which took place during the 53rd Parliament (2001–05).
With Labour still basking in the glow of their landslide general election victory just five months earlier, no opposition party was able to mount an effective challenge. The Liberal Democrats improved their position somewhat but remained in third place, and the Labour candidate Chris Mole was returned with a majority of over 4,000 votes.
The declaration broke with tradition by using live computer images, club music and lasers after the result was announced.
"Labour victory in Ipswich by-election". BBC News. 23 November 2001. Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. The poll saw election officials break new ground for a parliamentary election count by using live computer images, club music and lasers to make the evening more lively.
Donnelly, Rachel (22 November 2001). "Ipswich poll may be eclipsed by soccer fixture". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. In total, nine candidates will contest the seat. For the first time at a parliamentary election, count election officials will use live computer images, club music and lasers to enliven the evening.
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