1922 Manchester Clayton by-election
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The 1922 Manchester Clayton by-election of 18 February 1922 was held after the death of the Conservative politician and Member of Parliament (MP) Edward Hopkinson.[1] Labour took the seat in the by-election.[2]
Candidates
- William Henry Flanagan was the Conservative and Unionist candidate and was a Wadding and Wool Merchant.[1]
- John Edward Sutton was the Labour candidate and was a trade union official.[1]
Result
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | John Edward Sutton | 14,662[2] | 57.05 | ||
Unionist
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William Henry Flanagan
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11,038[2] | 42.94 | ||
| Majority | 3,624 | 14.11 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 25,700 | 73.7 | +16.2 | ||
Unionist
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Swing | +18.7 | |||