Of the four MPs who were recalled, three did not the recalled MP retained their seat 15. contest the subsequent by-election, and one did, but was unsuccessful 10 See paragraphs 29 and 30. 11 The Recall of MPs Act 2015 (Commencement) Regulations 2016 12 Recall elections - House of Commons Library 13 See the policy memorandum for more information. 14 Recall elections - House of Commons Library 15 Recall elections - House of Commons Library Chris Davies is the only MP who has been recalled under the UK Act to have contested the subsequent by-election.