1953 Birmingham Edgbaston by-election

The Birmingham Edgbaston by-election was held on 2 July 1953. It was held when the incumbent Conservative MP, Peter Bennett was elevated to a hereditary peerage. It was won by the Conservative candidate Edith Pitt.

1953 Birmingham Edgbaston by-election Electorate
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Edith Pitt 20,142 67.64 +3.35
Labour FB Watson 9,635 32.36 −3.35
Majority 10,507 35.28 +6.70
Turnout 29,777
Conservative hold Swing
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