1963 Luton by-election

The 1963 Luton by-election was held following the resignation of the former "radio doctor" and Conservative Minister Charles Hill. Hill had a majority of over 5,000 at the 1959 general election, but the Luton seat was won by the Labour candidate Will Howie with a majority of 3,749.

Luton by-election, 1963

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Labour	William Howie	21,108	48.02	+3.11
	Conservative	Sir John Fletcher-Cooke	17,359	39.49	−15.6
	Liberal	M A Benjamin	5,001	11.38	+11.38
	Communist	Anthony P J Chater	490	1.11	+1.11
Majority			3,749	8.53
Turnout			43,958
	Labour gain from National Liberal		Swing