1953 Labour Party deputy leadership election explained

Election Name:1953 Labour Party deputy leadership election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1952 Labour Party deputy leadership election
Previous Year:1952
Next Election:1956 Labour Party deputy leadership election
Next Year:1956
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Image1 Size:160x160px
Candidate1:Herbert Morrison
Popular Vote1:181
Percentage1:70.4%
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Candidate2:Aneurin Bevan
Popular Vote2:76
Percentage2:29.6%
Deputy Leader
Before Election:Herbert Morrison
After Election:Herbert Morrison

The 1953 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place on 29 October 1953, after sitting deputy leader Herbert Morrison was challenged by Aneurin Bevan.

Candidates

Results

Only ballot: 29 October 1953
CandidateVotes%
Herbert Morrison18170.4
Aneurin Bevan7629.6
Herbert Morrison re-elected

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