1971 Widnes by-election

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The 1971 Widnes by-election took place on 23 September, following the death of the Labour MP James MacColl on 17 June of that year, and produced a victory for the incumbent Labour Party.

It remains the most recent by-election in England, Wales or Scotland to be contested by only two candidates.

Results

By-election, 1971: Widnes [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labour Gordon Oakes 22,880 69.1 +11.4
Conservative David Stanley10,21930.9-11.4
Majority12,66138.2+23.8
Turnout 33,099
Labour hold Swing

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References

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