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| ⚫ | The '''1963 [[Luton (UK Parliament constituency)|Luton]] [[by-election]]''' was held following the resignation of the former "radio doctor" and Conservative Minister [[Charles Hill, Baron Hill of Luton|Charles Hill]]. Hill had a majority of over 5,000 at the [[United Kingdom general election |
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| ⚫ | The '''1963 [[Luton (UK Parliament constituency)|Luton]] [[by-election]]''' was held on 7 November 1963 following the resignation of the former "radio doctor" and Conservative Minister [[Charles Hill, Baron Hill of Luton|Charles Hill]]. Hill had a majority of over 5,000 at the [[1959 United Kingdom general election|1959 general election]], but the [[Luton (UK Parliament constituency)|Luton]] seat was won by the Labour candidate [[William Howie, Baron Howie of Troon|Will Howie]] with a majority of 3,749. |
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|title=Luton by-election, 1963<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.by-elections.co.uk/63.html|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20120225141806/http://www.by-elections.co.uk/63.html|title=1963 By Election Results|archive-date=2012-02-25|dead-url=yes|access-date=2015-08-17}}</ref> |
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{{Election box candidate with party link| |
{{Election box winning candidate with party link| |
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|party = Labour Party (UK) |
|party = Labour Party (UK) |
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|candidate = [[William Howie, Baron Howie of Troon|William Howie]] |
|candidate = [[William Howie, Baron Howie of Troon|William Howie]] |
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|votes = 21,108 |
|votes = 21,108 |
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|percentage = |
|percentage = 48.02 |
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|change = |
|change = +3.11 |
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{{Election box candidate with party link| |
{{Election box candidate with party link| |
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|party = Conservative Party (UK) |
|party = Conservative Party (UK) |
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|candidate = [[ |
|candidate = [[John Fletcher-Cooke]] |
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|votes = 17,359 |
|votes = 17,359 |
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|percentage = |
|percentage = 39.49 |
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|change = |
|change = -15.60 |
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{{Election box candidate with party link| |
{{Election box candidate with party link| |
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|party = Liberal Party (UK) |
|party = Liberal Party (UK) |
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|candidate = |
|candidate = Malvyn A Benjamin |
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|votes = 5,001 |
|votes = 5,001 |
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|percentage = |
|percentage = 11.38 |
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|change = |
|change = ''N/A'' |
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{{Election box candidate with party link| |
{{Election box candidate with party link| |
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|party = Communist Party of Great Britain |
|party = Communist Party of Great Britain |
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|candidate = [[Tony |
|candidate = [[Tony Chater]] |
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|votes = 490 |
|votes = 490 |
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|percentage = |
|percentage = 1.11 |
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|change = |
|change = ''New'' |
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{{Election box majority| |
{{Election box majority| |
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|votes = 3,749 |
|votes = 3,749 |
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|percentage = |
|percentage = 8.53 |
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|change = |
|change = ''N/A'' |
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{{Election box turnout| |
{{Election box turnout| |
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|votes = |
|votes = 43,958 |
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|percentage = |
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{{By-elections to the 42nd UK Parliament}} |
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[[Category:By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Bedfordshire constituencies]] |
[[Category:By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Bedfordshire constituencies|Luton 1963]] |
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[[Category:1963 in England]] |
[[Category:1963 in England|Luton by-election]] |
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[[Category:1963 elections in the United Kingdom]] |
[[Category:1963 elections in the United Kingdom|Luton]] |
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[[Category:20th century in Bedfordshire]] |
[[Category:20th century in Bedfordshire|Luton by-election 1963]] |
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[[Category:Politics of Luton]] |
[[Category:Politics of Luton]] |
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Latest revision as of 02:29, 22 February 2024
The 1963 Luton by-election was held on 7 November 1963 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.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | William Howie | 21,108 | 48.02 | +3.11 | |
| Conservative | John Fletcher-Cooke | 17,359 | 39.49 | −15.60 | |
| Liberal | Malvyn A Benjamin | 5,001 | 11.38 | K.A. | |
| Communist | Tony Chater | 490 | 1.11 | New | |
| Majority | 3,749 | 8.53 | K.A. | ||
| Turnout | 43,958 | ||||
| Labour gain from National Liberal | Swing | ||||
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