West Suffolk by-election, 1845

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]


References

  1. ↑ "West Suffolk Election". Morning Post. 7 July 1845. Retrieved 19 September 2016 – via British Newspaper Archive. (subscription required (help)).
  2. ↑ "West Suffolk Election". Berkshire Chronicle. 12 July 1845. Retrieved 19 September 2016 – via British Newspaper Archive. (subscription required (help)).
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