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The 1953 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place on 29 October 1953, after sitting deputy leader Herbert Morrison was challenged by Aneurin Bevan.
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The 1953 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place on 29 October 1953, after sitting deputy leader Herbert Morrison was challenged by Aneurin Bevan.
| Only ballot: 29 October 1953 | |||
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| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Herbert Morrison | 181 | 70.4 | |
| Aneurin Bevan | 76 | 29.6 | |
| Herbert Morrison re-elected | |||
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