Edinburgh North by-election, 1955

The 1955 Edinburgh North by-election was held on 27 January 1955. It was held because the Unionist MP, James Clyde, resigned when he was appointed Lord President of the Court of Session. It was held by the Unionist candidate, William Rankine Milligan.[1][2]

Votes

By-election 1955: Edinburgh North[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Unionist William Rankine Milligan 11,413 59.41 +0.62
Labour G Scott 7,799 40.59 -0.62
Majority 3,614 18.81 +1.23
Turnout 19,212
Unionist hold Swing

References


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