1917 Salford North by-election
Sir William Byles
The Salford North by-election of 1917 was held on 2 November 1917. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, Sir William Byles. It was won by the Independent Labour Party candidate Ben Tillett.[1]
Charles Mallet
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Labour | Ben Tillett | 2,822 | 64.6 | ||
| Liberal | Charles Mallet | 1,545 | 35.4 | ||
| Majority | 1,277 | 29.2 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 4,367 | ||||
| Independent Labour gain from Liberal | Swing | ||||
References[]
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ Debrett's House of Commons & Judicial Bench, 1918
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