The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, James Remnant.
[2] In the event they were unable to find a suitable candidate, and Bevan was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) For Holborn[3] with a majority of 4,127.
[4] 52 year-old local man Thomas Edward Morton stood as the Liberal candidate.
[6] After winning the by-election, Bevan successfully defended the seat at the following year's general election with an increased majority of 5,563 votes.
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