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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