20 FEBRUARY 1926, Page 3

The result of the by-election at Darlington was declared on

Wednesday :- Mr. Arthur, Shepherd (Labour) .

. 12,965 Capt. E. H. Pease (Unionist) .. .. 12,636 Mr. J. P. Diekie '(Liberal) 3,573

At the last election the result, was as follows :—

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The poll this week was heavier than at the last election but the Labour candidate's vote was forty-three less. Apparently he has to thank the Liberal intervention for his return. Mr. W. E. Pease (Unionist)

.. 15,174 Mr: A. Shephard (Labour) .. .. 13,008 Unionist majority 2,166