The 1927 Brixton by-election was held on the 27 June 1927 following the elevation to the peerage of Davison Dalziel, he became Lord Dalziel of Wooler. [1] The Conservative Party retained the seat with a reduced majority of 4,326. [2]
The 1927 Brixton by-election was held on the 27 June 1927 following the elevation to the peerage of Davison Dalziel, he became Lord Dalziel of Wooler. [1] The Conservative Party retained the seat with a reduced majority of 4,326. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unionist | Nigel Colman | 10,358 | 48.1 | −8.5 | |
| Labour | James Adams | 6,032 | 28.0 | +2.1 | |
| Liberal | Frederick Joseph Laverack | 5,134 | 23.9 | +6.4 | |
| Majority | 4,326 | 20.1 | −10.6 | ||
| Turnout | 39,953 | 53.9 | −15.5 | ||
| Unionist hold | Swing | -5.3 | |||