1917 Norwich by-election

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The 1917 Norwich by-election was held on 26th August, 1917. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Labour MP, George Roberts, becoming Minister of Labour.

The Norwich Labour Party and Trades Council repudiated Roberts because he accepted office in the Coalition Government. However, the National Executive of the Labour Party endorsed him, so he stood as an official Labour Party candidate. Due to the wartime electoral truce between the main parties, Roberts was returned unopposed. [1]

Results

1917 Norwich by-election (1 seat) [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labour George Henry Roberts Unopposed
Labour hold

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References

  1. 1 2 Craig, FWS, ed. (1974). British Parliamentary Election Results: 1885–1918. London: Macmillan Press. p. 160. ISBN   9781349022984.