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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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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Green win shows progressive voters are now voting against Labour as well as Reform

Gorton and Denton byelection shatters Labour strategy of neglecting its core base while focusing on Reform defectors UK politics live – latest updates The Gorton and Denton byelection produced Labour’s most feared outcome – the Greens winning and potential displacing Labour as the choice of anti-Reform voters. This risk was signposted for months. It is just the latest of the unintended consequences produced by this government: first, a manifesto commitment to not raise taxes that has led to co

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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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Express Politics27 Feb 2026

Starmer is 'finished' after Labour humiliated into third place in Gorton, says Badenoch

Tory leader savages Labour for 'creating monster' of identity politics as PM suffers devastating by-election loss to come third.

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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026

Gorton & Denton Tory Candidate: “We Put Conservatives Back on the Map”

The Tories were at an away day while voters went to the polls in Gorton & Denton. Meanwhile their candidate, former police officer Charlotte Cadden, took to social media to thank Tory volunteers just as polling closed yesterday: “And what a campaign we’ve run! I think it’s fair to say we’ve put the Conservatives back…

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Express Politics27 Feb 2026

Ex-Labour MP Conor McGinn denies sexually assaulting woman during night out

The court heard that the incident was initially investigated internally by the Labour Party before being reported to the Metropolitan Police.

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Express Politics27 Feb 2026

I met new Green MP Hannah Spencer - here's why I think she'll be absolutely hopeless

The Greens have won Gorton and Denton in a political earthquake - but I met Hannah Spencer during the campaign and fear she will be hopeless in Parliament.

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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026

Starmer: I Will Keep Fighting After Very Disappointing Result

A bruised Starmer insisted this morning: “I will also fight against the extremes in politics, on the Right and the Left, parties who want to tear our country apart. The Labour Party is only the party that can unite our country and our communities and we will line up together in that fight against the…

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Express Politics27 Feb 2026

Income tax allowance raise to £20,000 change update with Saturday deadline

Pressure growing on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as support surges for campaign before spring statement announcements

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Express Politics27 Feb 2026

The 5 big problems for Keir Starmer after his by-election blow

Having faced a drubbing at the ballot box, Sir Keir now faces even problems than before.

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Express Politics27 Feb 2026

Starmer issues resignation update after devastating by-election defeat

There are fresh calls for Keir Starmer to resign after losing in Gorton and Denton

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Conservative Home27 Feb 2026

Adrian Lee: The Origins of political insider trading – the Marconi share scandal of 1912-1913

When a Select Committee issued its final report, it absolved Lloyd George, Godfrey Isaacs and Herbert Samuel of any wrongdoing. At the time, many pointed to the Select Committee’s composition. The Chairman was a Liberal MP and six committee members were also Liberals. The post Adrian Lee: The Origins of political insider trading – the Marconi share scandal of 1912-1913 appeared first on Conservative Home.

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