1955 Stockport South by-election
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
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conservative | Harold Macdonald Steward | 16,321 | |||
Labour | Mr H Davies | 13,758 | |||
Majority | 2,563 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Conservative hold | Swing |
References
Categories:
- Politics of Stockport Borough
- 1955 elections in the United Kingdom
- 1955 in England
- 20th century in Cheshire
- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Cheshire constituencies
- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Greater Manchester constituencies
- By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in English constituency stubs