Dr. Leslie Haden Guest Wins By-election London, Oct. 14.
After remaining Conservative for many years, North Islington changed its allegiance to Labour by returning the famous author, journalist and doctor, Dr. Leslie Haden Guest, in the by-election caused by the death of the Conservative member, Col. A. W. Goodman.
In a straight fight, Mr. Guest defeated his Conservative rival, Sir Wilfred Sugden, by a margin of 1,296 votes, the polling figures being:—
Dr. Guest.
Sir Wilfred Sugden...
In the General Election Col. A. W. Goodman (U.) Mr. R. S. Young, (Lab.) Conservative majority 13,523 1222
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Sixty years of age, Dr. Guest served in both the South African and European wars. He was Labour M.P. for North Southwark from 1923 until 1927, when he resigned on disagreement over China policy.
Mr. Guest is the author of numerous publications, including "The Struggle for Power in Europe," "The New a" and "The New British Em-
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