1954 Morpeth by-election

The 1954 Morpeth by-election was held on 4 November 1954. The by-election was triggered by the death on 19 July of the incumbent Labour MP, Robert Taylor. The by-election was won by the Labour candidate Will Owen.

Morpeth by-election, 1954
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Co-op Will Owen 23,491 71.27 −0.61
Conservative William Elliott 9,469 28.73 +0.61
Majority 14,022 42.54 −1.22
Turnout 32,960
Labour Co-op hold Swing
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