1976 Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central by-election

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The Newcastle upon Tyne Central by-election of 4 November 1976 was held after the resignation of Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Edward Short who left to take up the position of Chairman of Cable & Wireless. Labour held on to the seat in the by-election. [1]

Results

Newcastle upon Tyne Central by-Election, 1976 [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Labour Harry Cowans 4,69247.61-24.16
Liberal Andrew Ellis2,85428.96+17.28
Conservative Richard Sowler1,94519.73+3.18
Socialist Workers David Hayes1841.87New
National Front Bruce Anderson-Lynes1811.84New
Majority1,83818.65-36.55
Turnout 9,856
Labour hold Swing

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References

  1. Result at previous election
  2. "1976 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2015.