Labour Party (UK) deputy leadership election, 1961

The 1961 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place on 12 November 1961, after incumbent deputy leader George Brown, was challenged by Barbara Castle, who became the first woman to run for either leader or deputy leader of the Labour Party.

Labour Party (UK) deputy leadership election, 1961

The 1961 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place on 12 November 1961, after incumbent deputy leader George Brown, was challenged by Barbara Castle, who became the first woman to run for either leader or deputy leader of the Labour Party.