United Kingdom general election, 1857
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The 1857 UK general election saw the Whigs, led by Lord Palmerston, finally win a majority in the House of Commons as the Conservative vote fell significantly.
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Results
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Total votes cast: 716,552. "Others" are mostly Irish Independent Opposition.
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References
- F. W. S. Craig, British Electoral Facts: 1832-1987
- Spartacus: Political Parties and Election Results