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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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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

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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