1916 Exeter by-election

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The 1916 Exeter by-election was held on 7 August 1916. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Henry Duke, becoming Chief Secretary for Ireland. It was retained by Duke, who was unopposed due to the war-time electoral pact. [1]

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References

  1. Parliamentary Papers . (1919). United Kingdom: H.M. Stationery Office. 9.