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1940 Newcastle upon Tyne West by-election

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The Newcastle upon Tyne West by-election of 1940 was held on 5 July 1940. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Joseph Leech. It was won unopposed by the Conservative candidate William Nunn.[1][2]

Newcastle upon Tyne West by-election, 5 July 1940
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative William Nunn Unopposed N/A N/A
Conservative hold Swing

References

  1. ^ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
  2. ^ F. W. S. Craig. British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949. Political Reference Publications, 1969