The 1978 Ilford North by-election of 2 March 1978 was held following the death of Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Millie Miller on 29 October 1977. The seat was gained by the Conservatives in a defeat for James Callaghan's government.
Result
- Alfred Burr was exposed as a convicted child abuser after nominations closed, resulting in the withdrawal of his endorsement by the New Britain Party and his withdrawal from election six days before the date of the by-election.
Previous result
See also
References
Sources
- British Parliamentary Election Results 1974âÂÂ1983, p. 27, compiled and edited by F.W.S. Craig (MacMillan Press 1983)