Woolwich West by-election, 1943
The Woolwich West by-election of 1943 was held on 7 November 1943. The byelection was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Kingsley Wood. It was won by the Conservative candidate Francis Beech.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | Francis Beech | 8,204 | 65.2 | +6.9 | |
| Ind. Labour Party | Tom Colyer | 3,419 | 27.2 | N/A | |
| Independent | J. Ellis | 958 | 7.6 | N/A | |
| Majority | 4,785 | 38.0 | +20.7 | ||
| Turnout | 12,581 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | N/A | |||
References
- ↑ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons.htm
- ↑ Whitaker's Almanack (1945), p.306
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