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The 1865 UK general election saw the Liberals, led by Lord Palmerston, increase their large majority over the Earl of Derby's Conservatives.
| Party
| Votes
| Seats
| Loss/Gain
| Share of Vote (%)
|
| Liberal
| 508,821
| 369
| + 13
| 59.5
|
| Conservative
| 346,035
| 289
| - 9
| 40.5
|
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