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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

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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The Guardian Politics27 Feb 2026

Hannah Spencer: the Green MP speaking to everyday people’s frustrations

Winner of Gorton and Denton byelection was driven into politics by growing gap between super-rich and ‘rest of us’ UK politics live – latest updates Above the college workbench where Hannah Spencer has been training to be a plasterer, her fellow students recently added a sign: “Ministry of Plastering and Plumbing – Hannah Spencer MP”. Four weeks ago, the title might have felt faintly ridiculous to a 34-year-old plumber who only entered politics in 2023. Now, it is very real after Spencer was e

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Guido Fawkes27 Feb 2026

WATCH: Farage Calls for Postal Vote Crackdown After By-Election Result

Nigel Farage reacts: “Yes, it’s a victory for sectarian voting. It’s a victory for cheating in elections… last night at the close of play, a very reputable organisation called Democracy Volunteers said in 12% of voting cases, they had witnessed family voting. That means a husband and wife or more going into the privacy of…

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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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