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1961 Labour Party deputy leadership election

The 1961 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place on 12 November 1961, after sitting deputy leader George Brown was challenged by Barbara Castle, who became the first woman to run for either leader or deputy leader of the Labour Party.

1961 Labour Party deputy leadership election
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Candidate George Brown Barbara Castle
Popular vote 169 56
Percentage 75.1% 24.9%

Deputy Leader before election

George Brown

Elected Deputy Leader

George Brown

Candidates edit

Results edit

Only ballot: 12 November 1961
Candidate Votes %
George Brown 169 75.1
Barbara Castle 56 24.9
George Brown re-elected

Sources edit

See also edit


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