numerals after some names are those used in The House of Commons 1509-1558 and The House of Commons 1558-1603 to distinguish a member from another politician of the same name. MPs 1660–1885 MPs since 1885 Elections Elections in the 2010s Elections in the 2000s Elections in the 1990s Elections in the 1980s Resignation of John Golding on 24 June 1986, upon appointment as General Secretary of the National Communications Union. Elections in the 1970s Elections in the 1960s Elections in the 1950s Elections in the 1940s Elections in the 1930s Elections in the 1920s Election results 1868-1918 Elections in the 1860s Elections in the 1870s Buckley resigned, causing a by-election. Elections in the 1880s Elections in the 1890s Elections in the 1900s Elections in the 1910s General Election 1914/15: Another General Election was required to take place before the end of 1915. The political parties had been making preparations for an election to take place and by July 1914, the following candidates had been selected; Liberal: Josiah Wedgwood Unionist: Edgar Percy Hewitt Wedgwood was issued with a Coalition Coupon but did not accept it. He was also adopted by the local Liberal association, but considered himself an independent candidate. Election results 1832-1868 Elections in the 1830s Elections in the 1840s Harris' election was declared void on petition on 11 May 1842, due to bribery by his agent, causing a by-election. Harris' election was again declared void on 23 July 1842, due to bribery by his agents, and Colquhoun was declared elected in his place. Christy resigned by accepting the office of Steward of the Chiltern Hundreds due to holding a government contract, causing a by-election in which he stood. Elections in the 1850s Elections in the 1860s Pre-1832 election results Elections in the 1830s See also 1986 Newcastle-under-Lyme by-election List of parliamentary constituencies in Staffordshire Notes References Sources The History of Parliament: the House of Commons - Newcastle-under-Lyme, Borough, 1386 to 1831 Britain Votes/Europe Votes By-Election Supplement 1983-, compiled and edited by F.W.S. Craig (Parliamentary Research Services 1985-) Politics of the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme Parliamentary constituencies in Staffordshire Constituencies of the Parliament of the United Kingdom established in 1354