
Journal of Liberal History
For the discussion and research of Liberal, Liberal Democrat and SDP history
Latest
Publications
Journals
Latest Event
-
Liberalism: the ideas that built the Liberal Democrats
September 20, 2025 / 20:15
On This Day
07 November 1991
Nicol Stephen wins the Kincardine & Deeside by-election for the Liberal Democrats
The by-election had been caused by the death of the sitting Conservative MP Alick Buchanan-Smith. Stephen recorded a swing of 11.4% to win with a majority of 7,824 over the Conservatives with the SNP third and Labour fourth. Stephen did not have long to enjoy his triumph, losing the seat at the general election in April the following year when the Conservatives regained the seat.
Subscriptions
You have a choice of the following plans:
Digital
Download the latest and all previous issues of the Journal from our website.
Four issues of the Journal per year, delivered to your door.
Top up
For print only subscribers who have not yet updated their standing order to £30 (£20 unwaged).
Digital Plus
Download the latest and all previous issues of the Journal from our website.
Four issues of the Journal per year, delivered to your door.
20% discount on books and booklets published by the History Group
Subscribe and receive 20% discount on all books and booklets published by the History Group
Liberal History offers a collection of books, concise booklets, and individual issues.
✴︎
learn
discuss
research
Share



