Politics · 27 February 2026
Green Party wins Labour's Gorton & Denton: A northern first
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The Green Party has won the Gorton and Denton by-election, with candidate Hannah Spencer becoming the party’s first MP in northern England after beating Reform UK and Labour, who finished second and third respectively. The result marks a significant upset in a seat historically held by Labour, with a turnout of 47.6%. The contest was triggered by the resignation of former Labour MP Andrew Gwynne and highlights shifting voter sentiment in the constituency.
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