1965 Press Photo Patrick Gordon Walker defeated by Ronald Buxton in Leyton

Gordon Walker Beaten In By-Election Sensational Set-Back For The Government: The Government suffered a shattering defeat in last night's by-election at Leyton - when the Foreign Secretary - Mr. Patrick Gordon Walker was defeated by 205 votes - in what was hitherto a "safe" seat. Mr. Gordon Walker was defeated by the Conservative candidate - Ronald Buxton who polled 16,544 against his 16,339. Photo shows A rejected Mr. Patrick Gordon Walker after his defeat at Leyton - last night.

Photo measures 8.25 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 01-01-1965.



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