United Kingdom general election, 1865
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The 1865 UK general election saw the Liberals, led by Lord Palmerston, increase their large majority over the Earl of Derby's Conservatives. The Whig Party changed its name to the Liberal Party between the previous election and this one.
[edit] Results
| UK General Election 1865 | |||||||||
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| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net Gain/Loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/- | |
| Liberal | 369 | + 13 | 59.5 | 508,821 | - 6.2 | ||||
| Conservative | 289 | - 9 | 40.5 | 346,035 | + 6.2 | ||||
Total votes: 854,856
[edit] References
- F. W. S. Craig, British Electoral Facts: 1832-1987
- Spartacus: Political Parties and Election Results
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