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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Express Politics27 Feb 2026
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Conservative Home27 Feb 2026
Jonathan Guttentag: Extremism, pluralism and the need for moral red lines
Britain can be tolerant without being naive. It can defend religious freedom without indulging political extremism. It can welcome diversity while insisting on common civic norms. The post Jonathan Guttentag: Extremism, pluralism and the need for moral red lines appeared first on Conservative Home.
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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026
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 Tories The Greens have pulled off a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection in 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 cont
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Express Politics27 Feb 2026
Nigel Farage asks police to investigate Dorton and Genton by-election 'cheating' claims
The Reform UK leader says there are 'grave questions about the integrity of the secret ballot and public confidence in the result'
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Conservative Home27 Feb 2026
Lord Ashcroft: “If a good independent came, I’d give him a chance. I’ve given Labour chances”: My focus groups of Muslim voters
Last month in Birmingham we conducted focus groups among people who will play a decisive part in the next election in constituencies around the country, as they did in the Gorton and Denton by-election: Muslim voters who backed Labour in 2024. The post Lord Ashcroft: “If a good independent came, I’d give him a chance. I’ve given Labour chances”: My focus groups of Muslim voters appeared first on Conservative Home.
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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026
‘We defeated the parties of billionaire donors’: Hannah Spencer’s victory speech
‘We don’t have to fight dirty to fight for change,’ said Green party’s new MP after Gorton and Denton byelection win UK politics live – latest updates Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and Green party councillor, has been elected as the party’s first MP in northern England after overturning Labour’s 13,000-vote majority in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Here is her victory speech: I didn’t grow up wanting to be a politician. I’m a plumber. And two weeks ago, during all this, I also qualified
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Sky News Politics27 Feb 2026
Reform reports claims of 'family voting' to police and Electoral Commission
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says his party has reported claims of "family voting" in the Gorton and Denton by-election to police and the Electoral Commission.
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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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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026
Starmer Attempts to Reassure Labour MPs With Letter After By-Election Disaster
Starmer has written to Labour MPs about Gorton & Denton. It’s George Galloway’s fault apparently… “Dear Colleagues, The result in Gorton and Denton is deeply disappointing. Instead of a Labour MP who can be a local champion delivering for Gorton and Denton alongside a Labour Government and a Labour mayor, the people of Gorton and…
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Conservative Home27 Feb 2026
Lana Hempsall: Motability reform? It’s time to scratch below the surface
Motability is just one of the most visible and politically sensitive manifestations of the growth of disability caseloads among working-age individuals, a visible demonstration of the confused, expensive mess that the welfare system has become. The post Lana Hempsall: Motability reform? It’s time to scratch below the surface appeared first on Conservative Home.
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