UK Elections Info

Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 28 November 1851

Died: 28 August 1917

4th Earl Grey - 9 October 1894

18 April 1878	Southern Northumberland	Liberal Party	2,912	100.00
May 1878 Petition - after a recount, the figures were found to be Ridley - 2,909; Grey - 2,903. Edward Ridley was declared elected and petitions against both candidates were withdrawn.
10 April 1880	Southern Northumberland	Liberal Party	3,896	52.53
5 December 1885	Tyneside	Liberal Party	5,782	62.70
10 July 1886	Tyneside	Liberal Unionist Party	3,990	49.25