1868 Birmingham by-election

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The 1868 Birmingham by-election was held on 21 December 1868. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Liberal MP John Bright, becoming President of the Board of Trade. It was retained by Bright who was unopposed. [1]

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References

  1. "Birmingham" via British Newspaper Archive.