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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Hannah Spencer: the Green MP speaking to everyday people’s frustrations

Winner of Gorton and Denton byelection was driven into politics by growing gap between super-rich and ‘rest of us’ UK politics live – latest updates Above the college workbench where Hannah Spencer has been training to be a plasterer, her fellow students recently added a sign: “Ministry of Plastering and Plumbing – Hannah Spencer MP”. Four weeks ago, the title might have felt faintly ridiculous to a 34-year-old plumber who only entered politics in 2023. Now, it is very real after Spencer was e

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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026

WATCH: Farage Calls for Postal Vote Crackdown After By-Election Result

Nigel Farage reacts: “Yes, it’s a victory for sectarian voting. It’s a victory for cheating in elections… last night at the close of play, a very reputable organisation called Democracy Volunteers said in 12% of voting cases, they had witnessed family voting. That means a husband and wife or more going into the privacy of…

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Express Politics27 Feb 2026

Five urgent questions that must be answered after Gorton and Denton earthquake

Winning power in a divided country will mean tackling tough questions parties cannot ignore

Express Politics27 Feb 2026

Keir Starmer was battered by Reform as well as the Greens in Gorton and Denton by-election

Nigel Farage's party came second but they still have good reason to celebrate today - and Keir Starmer should be terrified, says Jonathan Walker

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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026

Man Arrested After Churchill Statue Defaced

The Met Police has just announced a 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage after graffiti was sprayed on the statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square.

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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

From plumber to Parliament, the Green Party's new MP

Spencer marked her victory by apologising to customers for potentially having to cancel work due to her Westminster move.

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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026

US Withdraws Non-Essential Staff From Israeli Embassy

Announced by the US embassy: “On February 27, 2026, the Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of U.S. government personnel from Mission Israel due to safety risks. In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees…

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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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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026

LISTEN: Nick Robinson Accuses Heidi Alexander of Reading Script in Car-Crash Interview

The only stat she needs to remember is Labour came third…

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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