The Gateshead West by-election of 7 December 1955 was held after the death of Labour MP (MP) John Hall: The seat was safe, having been won by Labour at the 1955 United Kingdom general election by over 10,000 votes Candidates Labour chose Harry Randall who had been the Member of Parliament for Clitheroe between 1945 and 1950. Result of the previous general election Result of the by-election References 1955 elections in the United Kingdom 1955 in England 20th century in County Durham By-election, 1955 Elections in Tyne and Wear By-elections to the Parliament of the United Kingdom in County Durham constituencies December 1955 events in the United Kingdom