Claim: Gilbert Granville Sharp ran in the 1950 General Election, the first general election held after a full term of Labour government, however he lost to his Labour party opponent by over 10,000 votes.
Evidence: The 1950 United Kingdom general election was the first general election ever to be held after a full term of Labour government. General Election 1950:  Falmouth & Camborne
Electorate 53,248 Gilbert Granville Sharp 8,013 Labour Harold Hayman 18,988