Bristol West by-election, 1951

The 1951 Bristol West by-election was held on 15 February 1951. It was caused by the death of the prominent Conservative ex-Minister Oliver Stanley. It was easily retained by the Conservative candidate Walter Monckton.[1]

Bristol West by-election 15 February 1951[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Conservative Sir Walter T. Monckton 22,216 81.4
Labour H. Lawrance 5,072 18.6
Majority 17,144 62.8
Turnout 53.6
Conservative hold Swing

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