Edinburgh North by-election, 1955

The 1955 Edinburgh North by-election was held on 27 January 1955. It was held because the Unionist MP, James Clyde, resigned when he was appointed Lord President of the Court of Session. It was held by the Unionist candidate, William Rankine Milligan.[1][2]

Votes

By-election 1955: Edinburgh North[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Conservative William Rankine Milligan 11,413
Labour G Scott 7,799
Majority 3,614
Turnout
Conservative hold Swing

References

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