1953 Abingdon by-election

The 1953 Abingdon by-election was held on 30 June 1953 after the previous MP, Ralph Glyn was elevated to the peerage. It was retained by the Conservatives.

1953 Abingdon by-election Electorate
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Airey Neave 22,986 53.24 −2.23
Labour Ted Castle 17,126 39.67 −4.86
Liberal George R Allen 3,060 7.09 New
Majority 5,860 13.57 +2.64
Turnout 43,172 75.90 −4.06
Conservative hold Swing +1.3
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