Stockport South by-election, 1955

The Stockport South by-election was held on 3 February 1955. It was held due to the elevation to a hereditary peerage of the incumbent Conservative MP, Arnold Gridley. It was retained by the Conservative candidate, Harold Macdonald Steward.

Votes

By-election 1955: Stockport South[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Harold Macdonald Steward 16,321
Labour Mr H Davies 13,758
Majority 2,563
Turnout
Conservative hold Swing

References


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