Richardson had represented the seat since the February 1974 general election , following Tom Driberg .
The Barking by - election was held on 9 June 1994 , following the death of Labour Party Member of Parliament for Barking Jo Richardson .
Barking Jo Richardson had represented the seat since the February 1974 general election , following Tom Driberg .
The Barking by - election was held on 9 June 1994 , following the death of Labour Party Member of Parliament for Barking Jo Richardson .