BBC Politics27 Feb 2026
Zack Polanski's unusual path to becoming Green Party leader
Zack Polanski has led the Greens to their first Westminster by-election victory, just six months after taking over the party.
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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026
Henry Zeffman: Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay
The party's historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.
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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026
Henry Zeffman: Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay
The party's historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.
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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026
Chris Mason: Green win will prompt soul searching within Labour and questions for PM
The prime minister is facing questions about whether Labour's focus on Reform left them exposed among some of their regular supporters.
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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026
Chris Mason: Green win will prompt soul searching within Labour and questions for PM
The prime minister is facing questions about whether Labour's focus on Reform left them exposed among some of their regular supporters.
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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026
Starmer says he will fight on after by-election defeat to Greens
The result - in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years - has renewed criticism of Sir Keir's leadership from Labour MPs.
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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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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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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026
Watch: How victory for the Green Party unfolded
Labour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place.
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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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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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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026
Sir John Curtice: Greens' win means future of British politics is more uncertain than ever
Not only did Hannah Spencer become the first Green to win a by-election, she won it well.
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