Leeds Central by election, 1923

Vacancy

The by-election was caused by the death of the sitting Unionist MP, Arthur Wellesley Willey on 2 July 1923. He had been MP here since winning the seat in 1922.

Electoral history

Willey had gained the seat from the Liberals at the previous general election;

Result

The Unionists held the seat. The Liberal share was halved with the Labour party picking up that former Liberal vote.

Aftermath

The result at the following General election;