1922 Manchester Clayton by-election

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The 1922 Manchester Clayton by-election of 18 February 1922 was held after the death of the Conservative politician and Member of Parliament (MP) Edward Hopkinson.^[1] Labour took the seat in the by-election.^[2]

Candidates

William Henry Flanagan was the Conservative and Unionist candidate and was a Wadding and Wool Merchant.^[1]
John Edward Sutton was the Labour candidate and was a trade union official.^[1]

Result

Manchester Clayton, 1922
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Labour	John Edward Sutton	14,662^[2]	57.05
	Unionist	William Henry Flanagan	11,038^[2]	42.94
Majority			3,624	14.11	N/A
Turnout			25,700	73.7	+16.2
	Labour gain from Unionist		Swing	+18.7

References

1 2 3 "The Clayton By-Election". News in Brief. The Times. No. 42935. London. 21 January 1922. col F, p. 12.
1 2 3 "Labour Win At Clayton. Turnover Of 8,000 Votes". News. The Times. No. 42960. London. 20 February 1922. col F, p. 10.

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[times42935-1] 1 2 3 "The Clayton By-Election". News in Brief. The Times. No. 42935. London. 21 January 1922. col F, p. 12.

[times42960-2] 1 2 3 "Labour Win At Clayton. Turnover Of 8,000 Votes". News. The Times. No. 42960. London. 20 February 1922. col F, p. 10.

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