not to contest the Portsmouth by-election which had been triggered by the ennoblement of the Conservative MP Lord Charles Beresford. Brookes did step aside, in the interests of preserving the truce between the parties. Nominations closed on Friday 7 January, and only two candidates were nominated: Gilbert and Terrett. Result References Newington West by-election Newington West by-election Newington West,1916 Newington West,1916 Newington West by-election