1923 Leeds Central by-election

The 1923 Leeds Central by-election was a parliamentary by-election for the British House of Commons constituency of Leeds Central on 26 July 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;