1845 West Suffolk by-election explained

The 1845 West Suffolk by-election was held on 7 July 1845 after the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Robert Rushbrooke. It was retained by the unopposed[1] Conservative candidate Philip Bennet, who was elected on a platform of support for agriculture and the Church of England.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: West Suffolk Election. Morning Post . 7 July 1845. 19 September 2016 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .
  2. News: West Suffolk Election. Berkshire Chronicle . 12 July 1845. 19 September 2016 . British Newspaper Archive. subscription .

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