1952 Labour Party deputy leadership election explained

Election Name:1952 Labour Party deputy leadership election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Next Election:1953 Labour Party deputy leadership election
Next Year:1953
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Image1 Size:160x160px
Candidate1:Herbert Morrison
Popular Vote1:194
Percentage1:70.3%
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Candidate2:Aneurin Bevan
Popular Vote2:82
Percentage2:29.7%
Deputy Leader
Before Election:Herbert Morrison
After Election:Herbert Morrison

The 1952 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place on 11 November 1952, after sitting deputy leader Herbert Morrison was challenged by Aneurin Bevan.

Candidates

Results

Only ballot: 11 November 1952
CandidateVotes%
Herbert Morrison19470.3
Aneurin Bevan8229.7
Herbert Morrison re-elected

Sources