There was a by-election for the Great Grimsby in 1977.
It was caused by the death of Anthony Crosland, and was retained for Labour by Austin Mitchell.
It took place on the same day as the dramatic Labour defeat in Ashfield.
Great Grimsby by-election, 1977 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Labour | Austin Mitchell | 21,890 | 46.88 | ||
Conservative | Robert Blair | 21,370 | 45.77 | ||
Liberal | Andrew de Freitas | 3,128 | 6.70 | ||
Socialist Workers | Michael Stanton | 215 | 0.46 | ||
Sunshine Party | Peter Bishop | 64 | 0.14 | ||
Malcolm Muggeridge Fan Club | Max Nottingham | 30 | 0.00 | ||
Majority | 46,689 | {{{change}}} | |||
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