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Labour won the previous election in 1951 with a majority of 5,755. At this election, the Conservatives gained the seat from Labour with a majority of 2,909.

Peter Kirk was elected as the member of parliament for Gravesend.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate		Votes	%
	Kirk Peter Peter Kirk Conservative	22,058	46.2
	Mishcon Victor Victor Mishcon Labour	19,149	40.1
	Acland Richard Richard Acland * Independent	6,514	13.7
	Majority	2,909	6.1
	Turnout	47,721	80.8
	Conservative gain from Labour

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

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