1934 Hemsworth by-election

UK parliamentary by-election November 2019 A by-election was held for the British House of Commons constituency of Hemsworth on 17 May 1934. The seat had become vacant on the death of the Labour Member of Parliament Gabriel Price, who had held the seat since the 1931 general election. The Labour Party considered two candidates: Absalom Flavell, from South Kirkby, and George Griffiths, secretary and organiser of the Hemsworth Divisional Labour Party. While Flavell was supported by some affiliated bodies, he voluntarily withdrew, believing that Griffiths had stronger backing.Sheffield Independent, 7 May 1934 The Independent Labour Party considered putting forward Isaac Burns, a local councillor and miner. The Conservative Party indicated that, if it did so, it would probably also put forward a candidate, hoping to take advantage of a split left-wing vote.ILP and Hemsworth vacancy Manchester Guardian 10 May 1934 Ultimately, both parties decided not to stand, and Griffiths was elected unopposed.The Parliamentary Gazette https://books.google.com/books?id=fo0XAQAAMAAJ 1935 James Howarth See also 1946 Hemsworth by-election 1991 Hemsworth by-election 1996 Hemsworth by-election List of United Kingdom by-elections References Category:1934 elections in the United Kingdom Category:1934 in England Category:By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in West Yorkshire constituencies 1934 Category:Elections in Wakefield Category:1930s in Yorkshire Category:May 1934 in the United Kingdom Category:Hemsworth