1935 Liverpool West Toxteth by-election
The Liverpool West Toxteth by-election of 1935 was held on 16 July 1935. The by-election was held due to the appointment as a metropolitan police magistrate of the incumbent Conservative MP, Clyde Tabor Wilson. It was won by the Labour candidate Joseph Gibbins.[1]
Result
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Joseph Gibbins | 14,908 | 60.9 | +18.8 | |
| Conservative | J.W.J. Cremlyn | 9,565 | 39.1 | −18.8 | |
| Majority | 5,343 | 21.8 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 24,473 | 53.9 | −22.2 | ||
| Registered electors | 45,373 | ||||
| Labour gain from Conservative | Swing | +18.8 | |||
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References
- http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- Craig, F.W.S., ed. (1969). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949. Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. p. 183. ISBN 0-900178-01-9.
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