Harrow West by-election, 1960
The Harrow West by-election was held on 17 March 1960 due to the suicide of the incumbent Conservative MP, Sir Albert Braithwaite. It was won by the Conservative candidate John Page.[1]
Harrow West by-election, 17 March 1960 | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Conservative | Sir John Page | 18,526 | 55.77 | -15.15 | |
Liberal | J. Wallbridge | 7,100 | 21.38 | N/A | |
Labour | P.J. Jenkins | 6,030 | 18.15 | -10.93 | |
New Conservative | John E. Dayton | 1,560 | 4.70 | N/A | |
Majority | 11,426 | 34.39 | |||
Turnout | 33,216 | ||||
Conservative hold | Swing | ||||