1967 Leicester South West by-election
The Leicester South West by-election of 2 November 1967 was held after the resignation of Labour MP (MP) Herbert Bowden. The seat was seen as safe, having been won by Labour at the 1966 United Kingdom general election by over 5,500 votes However, like many other by-elections during this Parliament, the Labour Party saw a steep decline in its support and the Conservative candidate Thomas Boardman gained the seat with a majority of nearly 4,000 votes. Candidates
The Conservatives adopted Thomas Boardman, a Lieutenant-Colonel who had served in the Second World War. Neville Sandelson for Labour was a barrister and one time member of the London County Council
The local Liberal Party association nominated Colin Beech

Result of the previous general election

Result of the by-election

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1967 in England
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1960s in Leicestershire
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