1 OCTOBER 1921, Page 3

Mrs. Wintringham was returned for Louth on Thursday, September 22nd,

in the by-election occasioned by the death of her husband. She stood as an Independent Liberal and polled 8,386 votes ; Sir Alan Hutchings, the Conservative candidate, received 7,595 votes ; Lieutenant George, the Labour candidate, was last with 3,873 votes. In June, 1920, the late

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Wintringham had won the seat from the Coalition by 9,859 votes to his Unionist opponent's 7,354. The new member's great local popularity, especially among women, was the main cause of her success. She is the first woman of English birth to enter the House of Commons. Lady Astor, although a political opponent, was prompt in sending her good wishes to Mrs. Wintringham. The two women members will be able to co-operate in many questions.