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