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Sky News Politics27 Feb 2026

We are in a new era of multi-party politics

This is a parliamentary by-election result for the ages, one that sets the tone for its time.

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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Labour’s worst fears realised by Greens’ victory in Gorton and Denton byelection

Result gives progressive voters clear signal they have an alternative to beating Reform UK – and shows the task ahead for Keir Starmer UK politics live – latest updates Labour MPs have said for weeks that the outcome they most feared at the Gorton and Denton byelection was a Green party victory. On Friday morning, their worst fears were realised. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026

Starmer Humiliated as Greens Win Gorton and Denton and Labour Comes Third

The Green Party’s Hannah Spencer won by quite some margin in the Gorton and Denton by-election yesterday. Labour came third behind Reform. The Tories lost their deposit… There was a 47.50% turnout. The results: Green: 40.7% Reform: 28.7% Labour: 25.4% Conservative: 1.92% LibDems: 1.77% Labour had not lost an election in the area since 1931…

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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

'Family voting' concerns raised by election observers in Gorton and Denton

The officer responsible for running the by-election said no reports of family voting were made by polling station staff.

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Conservative Home27 Feb 2026

Labour’s by-election humbling – and the Tories look for opportunity

At their Buckinghamshire away day, Conservatives talked strategy, unity and message. The by-election result suggests they may need to put them into action sooner than they think. The post Labour’s by-election humbling – and the Tories look for opportunity appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics27 Feb 2026

Labour has lost control of illegal migration – women and girls now at risk

Current setup means 'even fewer safeguards and checks than in the asylum hotels', warns shadow Home Office minister Katie Lam

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Express Politics27 Feb 2026

John Curtice issues nightmare verdict for Keir Starmer in by-election 'surprise'

Britain's leading pollster says the by-election defeat will "make life for Keir Starmer even worse" after Labour lost "badly"

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Conservative Home27 Feb 2026

Georgia Gilholy: We should all shop at Gail’s. It’s a beverage and pastry based counter-protest

Facts don't matter to those activists who have decided that any and all connection with Israel and its culture, however vague, is a grave moral offence. That's why from now on I'll deliberately take a detour just to buy something from Gail's bakery. The post Georgia Gilholy: We should all shop at Gail’s. It’s a beverage and pastry based counter-protest appeared first on Conservative Home.

Conservative Home27 Feb 2026

Simon Walters: Badenoch’s gamble on student loans has paid off. But not everyone wanted her to do it

If Starmer does act to curb student loans no one seriously expects Kemi to be crowned campus queen. But it will further emphasise the growing divide in their perceived authority over their parties. And why she's almost certain to lead hers longer than he will his. The post Simon Walters: Badenoch’s gamble on student loans has paid off. But not everyone wanted her to do it appeared first on Conservative Home.

BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

Chris Mason: 'This is a headache for the prime minister'

Chris Mason reports from Manchester on the Gorton and Denton by-election result.

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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

Chris Mason: 'This is a headache for the prime minister'

Chris Mason reports from Manchester on the Gorton and Denton by-election result.

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BBC Politics27 Feb 2026

Chris Mason: 'This is a headache for the prime minister'

Chris Mason reports from Manchester on the Gorton and Denton by-election result.

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