Ipswich by-election, 1957

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The member of Parliament for Ipswich in Suffolk, Richard Stokes, of the Labour Party died on 3 August 1957.

The by-election to fill his seat was held on 24 October.

By-election 24 October 1957: Ipswich
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Dingle Foot 26,898 45.8
Conservative J. C. Cobbold 19,161 32.6
Liberal Miss Manuela Sykes 12,587 21.4
Majority 7,737 13.19
Turnout 27,405
Labour hold Swing

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See also

  • List of United Kingdom by-elections
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