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Labour won the previous election in 1950 with a majority of 5,571. At this election, they held the seat with a majority of 5,755.

Richard Acland was elected as the member of parliament for Gravesend.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Acland Richard Richard Acland * Labour	30,055	55.3
	Burke Charles P. T. Charles P. T. Burke Conservative	24,300	44.7
	Majority	5,755	10.6
	Turnout	54,355	85.7
	Labour hold

* Denotes a member of parliament standing for re-election.

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