1976 Wirral by-election
The Wirral by-election of 11 March 1976 was held after Selwyn Lloyd, who had been elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament (MP)[1] but who was serving as Speaker of the British House of Commons, retired. The Conservatives held on to the seat in the by-election.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | David Hunt | 34,675 | 66.78 | +15.97 | |
| Labour | Adrian Bailey | 10,562 | 20.34 | -11.26 | |
| Liberal | Michael Gayford | 5,914 | 11.39 | -6.21 | |
| English National | Frank Hansford-Miller | 466 | 0.90 | N/A | |
| Ind. Conservative | Hilary Miller | 307 | 0.59 | N/A | |
| Turnout | 51,924 | ||||
| Majority | 24,112 | 46.44 | +27.24 | ||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Result at previous election
- ^ "1976 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
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