Summary
Hannah Spencer, a former plumber, has become the Green Party's first Member of Parliament to win a Westminster by-election. Spencer, who has lived in Greater Manchester all her life, is also a local council leader and will now sit in Parliament alongside other Green Party MPs.
Key Facts
- Hannah Spencer won a by-election as a Member of Parliament for the Green Party.
- She worked as a plumber and trained in plastering before entering politics.
- Spencer has been active in local politics as a leader on Trafford Council since May 2023.
- She was also the Green Party's mayoral candidate for Greater Manchester in 2024.
- Spencer has lived in Greater Manchester her whole life.
- The Green Party now has five MPs in the UK Parliament.
- During her election campaign, Spencer faced media attention for a past online comment about local businesses.
