Mrs Bessie Braddock

Labour politician, Mrs Bessie Braddock makes a public speech, in support of the Labour Party and its candidate, politician Geoffrey Bennett, for the forthcoming Central Norfolk by-election seat.

Colin Bower interviews Mr Jack Andrews, an Independent candidate in the by-election, who explains his reason for standing as a political candidate. Mr Andrews explains it was a tactical decision, allowing him the freedom to be released from duty in the Royal Air Force.

Keywords

By-election campaigns; Female Politicians; Labour politicians; Members of Parliament

Background Information

The Norfolk Central by-election, was held on 22 November 1962. The results were:- Mr IHJ Gilmour (Conservative & National Liberal) 13,268; Mr G Bennett (Labour) 13,048; Mr G M Goode (Liberal) 7,915; Mr K Colman (Independent Liberal) 909; Mr J Andrews (Independent) 79. Ian Gilmour was elected as Member of Parliament for Central Norfolk, winning by 220 votes.