1952 Labour Party deputy leadership election

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1952 Labour Party deputy leadership election
11 November 1952 (1952-11-11) 1953 →
 
Candidate Herbert Morrison Aneurin Bevan
Popular vote 194 82
Percentage 70.3% 29.7%

Deputy Leader before election

Herbert Morrison

Elected Deputy Leader

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
Candidate Votes %
Herbert Morrison 194 70.3
Aneurin Bevan 82 29.7
Herbert Morrison re-elected

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