The Hull Truth group was formed in the build-up to the Haltemprice and Howden by-election in May 2008. Researcher and activist David Icke stood as a candidate in this election initially in support of Conservative Candidate David Davis MP who resigned in apparent protest of the decline of Civil Liberties in the UK. The constituency of Haltemprice and Howden is located 25 miles West of Kingston Upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The Hull Truth campaign is comprised of activists from across the East Riding.