The 1953 Sunderland South

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was held on 13 May 1953. It was held due to the death of the Labour MP Richard Ewart. It was gained by the

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candidate Paul Williams who had unsuccessfully contested the seat in the 1951 general election. It was the first time since 1924 that an incumbent government had gained a seat from the opposition in a by-election. The gain was held at the 1955 general election.

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