Newry by-election, 1871

The Newry by-election of 1871 was fought on 23 January 1871. The byelection was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP William Kirk. It was won by the unopposed Conservative candidate Viscount Newry and Morne.[1] The Conservatives retained this gain at the 1874 general election.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm


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