The 1953 Hayes and Harlington by-election was held on 1 April 1953 after the resignation of the Labour MP Walter Ayles. It was won by the Labour candidate Arthur Skeffington. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Arthur Skeffington | 12,797 | 63.93 | −0.86 | |
| Conservative | Anthony Sumption | 7,221 | 36.07 | +0.86 | |
| Majority | 5,576 | 27.86 | −1.71 | ||
| Turnout | 20,018 | 45.00 | −37.20 | ||
| Registered electors | 44,525 | ||||
| Labour hold | Swing | ||||
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