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The 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]
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The 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]
| 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 | ||||
| Labour gain from Unionist | Swing | ||||
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