Manchester Clayton by-election, 1922

The Manchester Clayton by-election of 18 February 1922 was held after the death of the Conservative politician and Member of Parliament (MP) Edward Hopkinson.^[1] Labour took the seat in the by-election. ^[2]

Candidates

William Henry Flanagan was the Conservative and Unionist candidate and was a Wadding and Wool Merchant.^[1]
John Edward Sutton was the Labour candidate and was a trade union official.^[1]

Results

Manchester Clayton, 1922
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Labour	John Edward Sutton	14,662^[2]	57.05
	Conservative	William Henry Flanagan	11,038^[2]	42.94
Turnout			25,700
	Labour gain from Conservative		Swing

References

1 2 3 "The Clayton By-Election" (News in Brief). The Times (London). Saturday, 21 January 1922. (42935), col F, p. 12.
1 2 3 "Labour Win At Clayton. Turnover Of 8,000 Votes" (News). The Times (London). Monday, 20 February 1922. (42960), col F, p. 10.

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Manchester Clayton by-election, 1922

Candidates

Results

See also

References