1971 Greenwich by-election

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The 1971 Greenwich by-election of 8 July 1971 was held after the Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Richard Marsh, resigned from the House of Commons to take up the post of Chairman of British Rail. The seat was retained by Labour.

Results

Greenwich by-Election, 1971 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labour Guy Barnett 14,671 66.73 +10.98
Conservative J Stuart Thom6,15027.97−7.39
Fellowship Ronald Mallone7923.60New
Independent conservative Reginald Simmerson2851.30New
Independent David Davies890.40New
Majority8,52138.76+18.37
Turnout 21,987
Labour hold Swing
General election 1970: Greenwich [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labour Richard Marsh 20,804 55.75 −9.11
Conservative J Stuart Thom13,19535.36+0.22
Liberal P. Wylan3,3198.89New
Majority7,60920.39−7.33
Turnout 37,31865.66−2.04
Labour hold Swing -4.67

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References

  1. "1970 -71 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 29 March 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
  2. Result from previous election