BBC Politics27 Feb 2026
Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election, pushing Labour into third place
Labour, which took the seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, came behind Reform UK.
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The Advance UK Merger Collapse: Ego, Entitlement, and the Fight for Britain's Future
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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026
IN FULL: Recriminations Mount for Starmer Hours After By-Election Disaster
The fallout for Starmer is snowballing. MPs, unions, and Labour groups are coming out with scathing criticism… Rayner has gleefully weighed in: “This result must be a wake up call. It’s time to really listen – and to reflect. Voters want the change that we promised – and they voted for. If we want to…
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Express Politics27 Feb 2026
Zack Polanski breaks silence on cheating claims with furious Nigel Farage swipe
The Green Party leader hit back at claims about family voting in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026
What does the Greens’ victory in Gorton and Denton mean for the future of British politics? Our panel responds
Greens first, Reform second, Labour trailing – and the Tories losing their deposit. This felt like a rejection of the status quo Continue reading...
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Express Politics27 Feb 2026
Labour group backed by Andy Burnham slams 'catastrophic error' after by-election defeat
Stopping Andy Burnham from standing in Gorton and Denton was a huge mistake, says Labour faction backed by MPs
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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026
Celebrations, selfies and crowdsurfing: Greens relish seismic night in British politics
Optimism and quiet confidence gave way to jubilation with party’s historic victory in Gorton and Denton byelection UK politics live – latest updates When the result dropped soon after, it would be obvious that this was an historic moment for the Greens – toppling one of Labour’s largest majorities, and claiming their first ever parliamentary seat north of Herefordshire by winning the Gorton and Denton byelection. But very early on Friday morning at the count in the Manchester Central Conventi
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Conservative Home27 Feb 2026
Newslinks for Friday 27th February 2026
Starmer on the brink as hard-Left Greens smash Labour in by-election - with Reform pushing them into third, sparking panic among MPs | Mystery as Mandelson messages go missing | Assisted dying bill on brink of collapse after Lords ‘sabotage’ The post Newslinks for Friday 27th February 2026 appeared first on Conservative Home.
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Sky News Politics27 Feb 2026
Who is Hannah Spencer - the plumber turned politician?
Hannah Spencer is a plumber, a qualified plasterer, and the woman who has just become parliament's newest MP in a historic series of firsts.
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Express Politics27 Feb 2026
Labour civil war explodes as MP rips into Keir Starmer over by-election
A Labour MP warned that the result "couldn't be any worse" for the party
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Sky News Politics27 Feb 2026
By-election result 'bruising' - but replacing Starmer 'won't solve problem', says Harman
Labour's loss at the Gorton and Denton by-election has been "very painful and bruising" - but replacing Sir Keir Starmer "won't solve the problem", Baroness Harriet Harman has said.
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Express Politics27 Feb 2026
POLL: Should Keir Starmer quit after humiliating by-election defeat? Vote here
Readers can vote in our poll on whether the PM should go following the by-election loss.
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Sky News Politics27 Feb 2026
We are in a new era of multi-party politics
This is a parliamentary by-election result for the ages, one that sets the tone for its time.
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