1949 Bradford South by-election

Bradford South in 1949

A by-election for the constituency of Bradford South in the United Kingdom House of Commons was held on 8 December 1949, caused by the death of the incumbent Labour MP Meredith Titterington on 28 October of that year. The result was a hold for the Labour Party, with their candidate George Craddock winning with a majority of 4,022 and 51.3% of the vote.

This was the final parliamentary by-election to be held during the 1945-1950 Parliament.

Result

Bradford South by-election, 1949

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Labour	George Craddock	23,335	51.3
	National Liberal	John Lightfoot Windle	19,313	42.4
	Independent Liberal	Colin James Canning	2,882	6.3
Majority			4,022	8.9
Turnout			45,530
	Labour hold		Swing

See also

• Bradford South