1938 Fulham West by-election
The 1938 Fulham West by-election was held on 6 April 1938. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, Cyril Cobb. It was won by the Labour candidate Edith Summerskill.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Edith Summerskill | 16,583 | 52.2 | +8.9 | |
| Conservative | Charles John Busby | 15,162 | 47.8 | −5.6 | |
| Majority | 1,421 | 4.4 | N/A | ||
| Turnout | 31,745 | 66.5 | −3.4 | ||
| Labour gain from Conservative | Swing | +7.3 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1983) [1969]. British parliamentary election results 1918–1949 (3rd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. pp. 18, 54. ISBN 0-900178-06-X.
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