Labour Party (UK) deputy leadership election
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21 October 1976 (1976-10-21) |
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The Labour Party deputy leadership election of 1976 occurred when Edward Short stood down from the deputy leadership of the labour party. It was won by Michael Foot who had stood unsuccessfully for the position three times before, and had come second to James Callaghan in the leadership election the previous April.
Candidates
Results
Ballot: 21 October 1976 |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Michael Foot |
166 |
56.5% |
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Shirley Williams |
128 |
43.5% |
Majority |
38 |
13% |
Turnout |
294 |
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Foot elected deputy leader |
References
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