Saffron Walden by-election, 1915

The Saffron Walden by-election, 1915 was a parliamentary by-election held for the House of Commons constituency of Saffron Walden in Essex on 13 February 1915.

Vacancy

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the sitting Liberal MP, Cecil Beck. Beck had been appointed a Lord Commissioner of the Treasury, one of the formal titles held by government Whips [1] and under the Parliamentary rules of the day had to resign and fight a by-election.

Candidates

Beck was re-selected to fight the seat by his local Liberal Association and as the wartime truce between the political parties was in operation [2] no opposing candidate was nominated against him.

The result

There being no other candidates putting themselves forward Beck was returned unopposed. [3]

Saffron Walden by-election, 1915
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Cecil Beck Unopposed N/A N/A
Liberal hold Swing N/A

See also

References

  1. ↑ The Times, 4 February 1915 p8
  2. ↑ The Times, 13 February 1915 p5
  3. ↑ F W S Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results, 1885-1918; Macmillan Press, 1974 p280