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[2]
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 -7.45
Turnout 33,216
Conservative hold Swing

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