The Saffron Walden by-election of 7 July 1977 was held after the death of Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Sir Peter Kirk on 16 April that year. The Conservatives held on to the seat in the by-election. Results References Saffron Walden by-election Saffron Walden Saffron Walden by-election Saffron Walden by-election By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Essex constituencies 1970s in Essex