The 1908

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by-election was held on 23 April 1908. The

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was held due to the incumbent

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MP, Walter Runciman being appointed

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. It was retained by Runciman.

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1908 elections in the United Kingdom 1908 in England 1900s in Yorkshire April 1908 events Elections in Kirklees Dewsbury By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in West Yorkshire constituencies Ministerial by-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom {{England-UK-Parl-by-election-stub