Summary
The Green Party has won its first-ever Westminster by-election in Gorton and Denton, with Hannah Spencer securing the seat previously held by Labour. Labour, which had over 50% of the vote in 2024, came third behind Reform UK, heightening pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Hannah Spencer, a local plumber, achieved a majority of more than 4,000 votes.
Key Facts
- The Green Party won the Gorton and Denton by-election.
- Hannah Spencer, a plumber, took the seat from Labour.
- This is the Green Party's first Westminster by-election victory.
- Labour, which had a strong hold on the seat in 2024, fell to third place.
- Reform UK came in second place in this by-election.
- The election result increases pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.
- Hannah Spencer won with a majority of over 4,000 votes.
