1871 Halifax by-election

The 1871 Halifax by-election was fought on 13 March 1871. The by-election was caused by the incumbent Liberal MP, James Stansfeld, becoming President of the Poor Law Board. It was retained by James Stansfeld who was unopposed.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Re-election of Mr. Stnsfield at Halifax". Bradford Observer. 14 March 1871. p. 4. Retrieved 30 June 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.