1880 Southwark by-election

The 1880 Southwark by-election was fought on 13 February 1880. The by-election was fought due to the death of the incumbent Liberal MP, John Locke. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edward Clarke.[1]

Southwark by-election, 1880[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Conservative	Edward Clarke	7,683	50.2	+18.9
	Liberal	A. Dunn	6,830	44.6	−4.9
	Independent	George Shipton	799	5.2	−14.0
Majority			853	5.6	N/A
Turnout			15,312	65.2	+6.6
	Conservative gain from Liberal		Swing	+11.9

[3]

The 21st parliament was dissolved some weeks later and a general election was held. Clarke was defeated and the seat was gained by the Liberal candidate Arthur Cohen.

References

1. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
2. Thomas Otte et al, By-Elections in British Politics, 1832–1914, p. 120.
3. "Southwark Election". The Cornishman. No. 84. 19 February 1880. p. 6.