Labour Party deputy leadership election, 1972
25 April 1972 (1972-04-25) |
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The 1972 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place on 25 April 1972 after Roy Jenkins resigned as deputy leader over the decision to hold a referendum on Britain's entry into the Common Market.[1]
Edward Short, formerly Education Secretary in the government of Harold Wilson, was regarded as a "unity" candidate,[2] and won the election over his main rival, the left-winger Michael Foot, who had unsuccessfully stood for the deputy leadership in 1970 and 1971.
Results
As a result of the first round, Crosland was eliminated. The remaining two candidates would face each other in a second round.
Second round |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Edward Short |
145 |
55.6 |
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Michael Foot |
116 |
44.4 |
Edward Short elected |
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