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The 1931 Woolwich East by-election was held on 15 April 1931. The by-election was held due to the elevation to the peerage of the incumbent Labour MP, Henry Snell. It was won by the Labour candidate George Hicks. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | George Hicks | 16,200 | 56.7 | −6.5 | |
| Conservative | Edward Shrapnell-Smith | 12,357 | 43.3 | +6.5 | |
| Majority | 3,843 | 13.4 | −13.0 | ||
| Turnout | 28,737 | 66.6 | −9.0 | ||
| Labour hold | Swing | ||||
