In the meantime , the health of the Liberal MP for Harborough deteriorated and he resigned from parliament causing the Harborough by - election , 1916 .
In 1915 Harris was elected Deputy Chairman of the London County Council .
In the meantime , the health of the Liberal MP for Harborough deteriorated and Harris resigned from parliament causing the Harborough by - election , 1916 .
In 1915 Harris was elected Deputy Chairman of the London County Council .