Manchester North West (UK Parliament constituency)

Winston Churchill won the seat at the 1906 general election, but lost it at the 1908 by-election required at that time on his promotion to the Cabinet (he instead returned to Parliament for Dundee).

In 1910, Bonar Law challenged Churchill to stand against him here, and promised "he would welcome him and they would have a lively time".

In the event Bonar Law lost to the sitting MP, Sir George Kemp.

Kemp resigned the seat in July 1912, ostensibly to concentrate on his business interests, but he was known to disagree with the Home Rule Bill (The Times).

The political parties had been making preparations for an election to take place and by July 1914, the following candidates had been selected; Election Results: Dan Irving: Bonar Law versus Churchill: Resignation of Kemp: