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Labour Party (UK) deputy leadership election, 1956

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2 February 1956 (1956-02-02)
  
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38.0%
  
13.7%

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Labour Party (UK) deputy leadership election, 1956

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2 February 1956 (1956-02-02)

The 1959 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place on 2 February 1956, after incumbent deputy leader Herbert Morrison, was challenged by Jim Griffiths and Aneurin Bevan.

Contents

Candidates

  • Aneurin Bevan, Former Minister of Labour and National Service, Member of Parliament for Ebbw Vale
  • Jim Griffiths, Former Secretary of State for the Colonies, Member of Parliament for Llanelli
  • Herbert Morrison, incumbent Deputy Leader, Member of Parliament for Lewisham South

    • Results

    Incumbent Herbert Morrison was defeated by a large margin, coming third with 13.7% of the vote.

    References

    Labour Party (UK) deputy leadership election, 1956 Wikipedia
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