Campaign for Social Democracy
The Campaign for Social Democracy was a minor political party which ran candidates in the February 1974 United Kingdom general election.
History
The party was formed in September 1973 by Dick Taverne, who had resigned from the Labour Party, after falling out with his Constituency Labour Party over the European Economic Community.[1]
Taverne had formed the
All candidates were unsuccessful, with the highest polling at 2.4% of the vote in their constituency.[1] The campaign ended when the Labour Party won the October 1974 United Kingdom general election, making a split in the Labour Party less likely. Such a split did occur in the early-1980s, when leading moderate in the Labour Party formed the Social Democratic Party.
Election results
The party's results were:[1]
| Constituency | Candidate | Votes | % | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol South East | James Hugh Robertson | 668 | 1.2 | 5 |
| Keighley | John Binns | 348 | 0.8 | 4 |
| Penistone | Martin Eaden | 867 | 1.6 | 4 |
| Tottenham | J. Martin | 763 | 2.5 | 6 |
References
- ^ ISBN 0333171527.
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