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Parliamentary by-election
1923 Leeds Central by-election
The 1923 Leeds Central by-election was a parliamentary by-election for the British House of Commons constituency of Leeds Central on 26 July 1923.
Vacancy [ edit ]
The by-election was caused by the death of the sitting Unionist MP , Arthur Wellesley Willey on 2 July 1923. He had been MP here since winning the seat in 1922.
Electoral history [ edit ]
Willey had gained the seat from the Liberals at the previous general election;
The Unionists held the seat. The Liberal share was halved with the Labour party picking up that former Liberal vote.
Aftermath [ edit ]
The result at the following General election;
References [ edit ]
^ a b c British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949 , FWS Craig