- Manchester Moss Side by-election, 1961
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The Manchester Moss Side by-election of 8 November 1961 was held after the death of Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) James Watt 7 July that same year. The seat was retained by the Conservatives.
Results
Manchester Moss Side, 1961 Party Candidate Votes % ±% Conservative Frank Taylor 9,533 41.1 -21.2 Liberal Ruslyn H. Hargreaves 6,447 27.8 N/A Labour Gordon Oakes 5,980 25.8 -11.9 Union Movement W. Hesketh 1,212 5.2 N/A Turnout 23,172 Conservative hold Swing External links
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