1963 Luton by-election

The 1963 Luton by-election was held on 7 November 1963 following the resignation of the former "radio doctor" and Conservative Minister Charles Hill. Hill had a majority of over 5,000 at the 1959 general election, but the Luton seat was won by the Labour candidate Will Howie with a majority of 3,749.

Luton by-election, 7 November 1963
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
LabourWilliam Howie 21,108 48.02 +3.11
ConservativeJohn Fletcher-Cooke17,35939.49-15.60
LiberalMalvyn A Benjamin5,00111.38N/A
CommunistTony Chater4901.11New
Majority3,7498.53N/A
Turnout43,958
Labour gain from National LiberalSwing

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