Canterbury by-election, 1953
The Canterbury by-election was held on 12 February 1953. It was held due to the resignation of the incumbent Conservative MP, Baker White. The by-election was won by the Conservative candidate Leslie Thomas.[1]
By-election 1953: Canterbury | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Conservative | Leslie Thomas | 19,400 | |||
Labour | JAE Jones | 9,560 | |||
Majority | 9,930 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Conservative hold | Swing | ||||