In a historic upset, the Green Party has secured its first parliamentary by-election victory in Gorton and Denton, a seat long held by Labour, with Hannah Spencer receiving 14,980 votes. This result marks a significant shift in the UK's political landscape, as Labour, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, fell to third place with only 9,364 votes, behind Reform UK, which garnered 10,587 votes. The Guardian highlights that this 20-point collapse in Labour's vote is extraordinary and signals that Labour's moral language and coalition are now up for grabs in its safest terrain. Starmer's leadership is under intense scrutiny, as he has been abandoned by a coalition of young progressives, working-class former Labour voters, and Muslims, raising questions about the party's future as it prepares for upcoming elections (The Guardian, 2026).
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Green Party Defeats Labour In Gorton And Denton By-Election
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In a historic upset, the Green Party wins its first parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, signaling a shift in UK politics as Labour falls to third, raising questions about its future.
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