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November 1940 Southampton by-election

November 1940 Southampton by-election

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The 1940 Southampton by-election was held on 27 November 1940. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent National MP, Sir John Reith. It was won by the Liberal National candidate Russell Thomas.[1] This was the last uncontested Parliamentary election to date where it resulted in a gain for the winning party.[2]

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  1. [1]
    Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
  2. [2]
    Craig, F.W.S., ed. (1969). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949. Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. p. 243. ISBN 0-900178-01-9.


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