1908 Newport by-election
The 1908 Newport (Shropshire) by-election was held on 14 May 1908. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, William Kenyon-Slaney. It was won by the Conservative candidate Beville Stanier.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Beville Stanier | 5,328 | 54.9 | +4.0 | |
| Liberal | Francis Neilson | 4,377 | 45.1 | −4.0 | |
| Majority | 951 | 9.8 | +8.0 | ||
| Turnout | 9,705 | 89.9 | +1.5 | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | +4.0 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ British parliamentary election results, 1885-1918 (Craig)
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