1940 Wansbeck by-election

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The 1940 Wansbeck by-election was a by-election held in England on 22 July 1940 for the House of Commons constituency of Wansbeck in Northumberland.

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Vacancy

The seat became vacant when the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Bernard Cruddas resigned from the House of Commons on 12 July 1940. [1] He had held the seat since the 1931 general election. [2]

Results

The Conservative candidate, Robert Scott, was returned unopposed. [2] He represented the constituency until his defeat at the 1945 general election. [2]

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References

  1. Department of Information Services (9 June 2009). "Appointments to the Chiltern Hundreds and Manor of Northstead Stewardships since 1850" (PDF). House of Commons Library . Retrieved 30 November 2009.
  2. 1 2 3 Craig, F. W. S. (1983) [1969]. British parliamentary election results 1918–1949 (3rd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 442. ISBN   0-900178-06-X.

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