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The 1971 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place in November 1971 after left-wingers Michael Foot and Tony Benn challenged sitting deputy leader Roy Jenkins.
First ballot: 10 November 1971 | |||
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Candidate | Votes | % | |
Roy Jenkins | 140 | 48.3 | |
Michael Foot | 96 | 38.0 | |
Tony Benn | 46 | 16.3 | |
Second ballot required |
As a result of the first round, Benn was eliminated. The remaining two candidates were left to face each other in a second round a week later.
Second ballot: 17 November 1971 | |||
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Candidate | Votes | % | |
Roy Jenkins | 140 | 52.6 | |
Michael Foot | 126 | 47.4 | |
Roy Jenkins re-elected |