Five key takeaways from the Gorton and Denton byelection

The night saw a big win for the Greens, disappointment for Reform and landmark losses for Labour and the ToriesThe Green party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection, marking a significant blow to Labour and the leadership of Keir Starmer.Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and Green party councillor, was elected as the party’s first MP in northern England after overturning Labour’s 13,000-vote majority, while Reform UK finished second and Labour came third in the tightly contested race. Continue reading...