1868 Clitheroe by-election

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The 1868 Clitheroe by-election was held on 13 July 1868, following the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Richard Fort. [1] It was won by the Conservative Party candidate Ralph Assheton, who stood unopposed. [2]

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References

  1. "Mr Richard Fort (Hansard)". api.parliament.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  2. "Mr Ralph Assheton (Hansard)". api.parliament.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-16.