1868 Plymouth by-election

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The 1868 Plymouth by-election was fought on 21 December 1868. The by-election was fought due to the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir Robert Porrett Collier, becoming Attorney General for England and Wales. It was retained by Collier who was unopposed. [1]

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References

  1. Craig, F. W. S. (1977). British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 (1 ed.). London: Macmillan. p. 241.