1917 Henley by-election

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The 1917 Henley by-election was a by-election in Henley caused by the death of Major Valentine Fleming during World War I. The Conservative candidate Robert Hermon-Hodge [1] won the subsequent by-election on 20 June 1917. He was unopposed due to a War-time electoral pact.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. Brasher, Stephen (6 March 2014). "The Returning Officer: Henley". New Statesman. Retrieved 11 November 2024.