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Latest revision as of 09:45, 26 September 2025

1880 United Kingdom general election

A general election was held in the United Kingdom between 31 March and 27 April 1880 and all 60 seats in Scotland were contested. Of particular note was the Scottish-based Midlothian campaign of William Gladstone.

Party Seats Last Election Seats change
  Liberal 53 41 Increase12
  Conservative 7 19 Decrease 12
Total 72 60 Increase 12

Burgh & County constituencies

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Party Seatsref name=R&T/> Seats change Votes[2] % % Change
Liberal 52 Increase 12 195,517 70.1 Increase 1.7
Conservative 6 Decrease 12 75,145 29.9 Decrease 1.7
Total 60 269,662 100

University constituencies

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Popular vote
Liberal

 

70.10%
Conservative

 

29.90%
Parliament seats
Liberal

 

88.33%
Conservative

 

11.67%
  1. ^ a b c d Combined results for burgh, county and university seats
  2. ^ a b c d Total and percentage votes given here are for territorial constituencies only

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