The 1898 South Norfolk by-election was a

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held on 12 May 1898 for the

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constituency of South Norfolk. The election was triggered by the resignation on grounds of ill-health of the sitting

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former

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(MP), Francis Taylor. The result of the election was a clear win for

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the Liberal candidate over his Unionist opponent. Soames was a Liberal in the Radical tradition and he was described as a Radical during the election.

Result

References

''The Times'', 14 May 1898 {{DEFAULTSORT:Norfolk South by-election, 1898 1898 elections in the United Kingdom 1898 in England 19th century in Norfolk

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