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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Hughes

Gorton and Denton by-election defeat a ‘nightmare scenario’ for Starmer’s Labour government

Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party has suffered a significant setback following a disastrous defeat in Gorton and Denton, with blame for the outcome reportedly laid at the door of No 10.

The Green Party secured a stunning victory in a constituency where Labour had previously commanded more than 50 per cent of the vote in 2024, placing the Prime Minister under intense pressure to adopt more left-leaning policies.

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