1928 Ilford by-election

The by-election was caused by the death of the sitting Unionist MP, Sir Fredric Wise at the age of 57 on 27 January 1928 following a sudden heart attack.

The Unionists did not come close to losing the seat as the progressive vote had remained evenly split between Liberal and Labour.

On 7 February, the King's Speech was read out in parliament, which provided a focus for the issues of the campaign.

All three party leaders, Baldwin, Ramsay MacDonald and David Lloyd George sent public letters of support to their own candidates.

Hamilton held the seat, defeating Comyns Carr again at the following General Election.