1922 General Election
Manchester Blackley
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percent | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unionist | Briggs, William James Harold | 9,023 | 43.3% | -11.3% | |
| Liberal | Oliver, Philip Milner | 6,219 | 29.9% | +9.5% | |
| Labour | Townend, Arnold Ernest | 5,580 | 26.8% | +1.8% | |
| Majority | 2,804 | 13.4% | -16.2% | Turnout | 20,822 | 81.4% | 22.5% | Swing | -10.4% |
