Motherwell by-election, 1954

The 1954 Motherwell by-election was held on 14 April 1954. It was held due to the death of the incumbent Labour MP, Alexander Anderson. It was retained by the Labour candidate, George Lawson.

Motherwell by-election, 1954
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour George Lawson 19,163 56.4 - 0.8
Unionist N. A. Sloan 13,334 39.3 - 3.5
Communist John Gollan 1,457 4.3 N/A
Majority 5,829 17.2
Turnout
Labour hold Swing

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