By-elections are too quick

As Labour have called the Glenrothes by-election for 6 November, the Electoral Commission is recommending that the timetable for all UK Parliamentary elections, including by-elections, be extended to 25 working days. This would bring it in line with the timetable for local government elections. At present, the timetable for Parliamentary by-elections can be as short as 15 working days.
The present timetable puts a huge burden electoral administrators, too much pressure on postal vote registration (which can be down to two days) and, dare I say, too much pressure on the parties. The present system really does work in favour of the incumbent party. I have to say I wholeheartedly support the recommendation.