1949 Bradford South by-election

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Bradford South in 1949

A by-election for the constituency of Bradford South in the United Kingdom House of Commons was held on 8 December 1949, caused by the death of the incumbent Labour MP Meredith Titterington on 28 October of that year. The result was a hold for the Labour Party, with their candidate George Craddock winning with a majority of 4,022 and 51.3% of the vote.

This was the final parliamentary by-election to be held during the 1945-1950 Parliament.

Result[]

Bradford South by-election, 1949[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour George Craddock 23,335 51.3
National Liberal and Conservative John Lightfoot Windle 19,313 42.4
Independent Liberal Colin James Canning 2,882 6.3
Majority 4,022 8.9
Turnout 45,530
Labour hold Swing

References[]

  1. ^ "1949 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 25 October 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2015.

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