Result Leeds North by-election, 1902
rowland barran
there great upsurge of hope among liberals result send message government on plans education reform these not maintained , bill passed later year.
the result indicated change in demography of north leeds area education issue highlighted. dissenting churches , opinion gaining prominence. 1 historian of leeds has written while dissent strong in city, becoming more confident , less deferential middle class element in chapels grew economy. barran went on hold seat until 1918 general election when stood down parliament.
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