1943 Peterborough by-election
The 1943 Peterborough by-election was held on 15 October 1943. The by-election was held due to the appointment as Governor of Bermuda of the incumbent Conservative MP, David Cecil. It was won by the Conservative candidate John Hely-Hutchinson.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | John Hely-Hutchinson | 11,976 | 52.4 | -4.2 | |
| Independent Labour | Samuel Bennett | 10,890 | 47.6 | New | |
| Majority | 1,086 | 4.8 | -8.4 | ||
| Turnout | 22,866 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1983). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949 (3 ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. ISBN 0-900178-06-X.
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