1880 Southwark by-election

UK Parliamentary by-election

The 1880 Southwark by-election was fought on 13 February 1880. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, John Locke. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edward Clarke.[1]

Southwark by-election, 1880[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Edward Clarke 7,683 50.2 +18.9
Liberal A. Dunn 6,830 44.6 -4.9
Independent George Shipton 799 5.2 -14.0
Majority 853 5.6 N/A
Turnout 15,312 65.2 +6.6
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +11.9

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The 21st parliament was dissolved some weeks later and a general election was held. Clarke was defeated and the seat was gained by the Liberal candidate Arthur Cohen.

References

  1. ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. ^ Thomas Otte et al, By-Elections in British Politics, 1832–1914, p. 120.
  3. ^ "Southwark Election". The Cornishman. No. 84. 19 February 1880. p. 6.
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