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The UK general election of 1906 was from 12th January – 8th February 1906.
The Liberals, led by Henry Campbell-Bannerman, gained an overall majority in parliament. The Conservatives under Arthur Balfour lost more than half their seats, while the Labour Representation Committee was far more successful than it had been in the 1900 general election and after the election was reformed as the Labour Party and elected Keir Hardie as its leader. The Irish Parliamentary Party, led by John Redmond, achieved its seats on a low number of votes as 74 of their members were elected in uncontested seats.
Results
Total votes cast: 5,246,672. All parties shown.
External links
References
- F. W. S. Craig, British Electoral Facts: 1832-1987
- Spartacus: Political Parties and Election Results
- United Kingdom election results - summary results 1885-1979
"United Kingdom general election, 1906"