Oxford (UK Parliament constituency)

In 1885, its representation was reduced to one member by the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 and it was abolished in 1983 as a result of the Third Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies.

[2] Areas which had been absorbed by the County Borough of Oxford, including Cowley and Headington, transferred from the Henley constituency.

Neate's election was declared void on petition due to bribery, causing a by-election.

[36] Cardwell was appointed Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, requiring a by-election.

However, as the writ was suspended, no by-election was held and the seat was left without an MP until 1885, when representation was also reduced to one member.

The political parties had been making preparations for an election to take place and by Autumn 1939, the following candidates had been selected;