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‘It’s about ego’: Matt Goodwin’s journey from far-right expert to firebrand Reform candidate

Anti-immigration activist is contesting poll in borough where he previously researched far-right extremism

The Guardian - UK

Gorton and Denton byelection: Labour won comfortably in 2024 but Reform could benefit from a split vote on the left

A byelection has been set for February 26 in the Manchester constituency of Gorton and Denton. This will be a big test for Keir Starmer’s Labour party and a temperature check on the state of multi-party politics in the North. Although Labour won the seat comfortably in 2024, some early…

The Conversation

Labour warns Reform by-election candidate ‘represents extreme politics’ as he’s endorsed by Tommy Robinson

The far-right activist endorsed Goodwin despite Reform UK saying he ‘isn’t welcome in the party’

The Independent UK

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Farage hits campaign trail in by-election

Voters will go to the polls next month in Gorton and Denton.

Evening Standard

Greens select former mayoral candidate to run in Gorton and Denton byelection

Hannah Spencer, a Trafford councillor and plumber, ran as the party’s candidate for mayor of Manchester in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham can become a Labour MP – but not until 2028, Starmer suggests

Greater Manchester mayor, who the prime minister blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election, due to finish his term in three years

The Independent UK

Labour movement ‘on the line’ because of Starmer’s mistakes, says union boss – as it happened

Starmer’s ‘control freakery’ could end up leading Nigel Farage into No 10, Unison boss Andrea Egan says

The Guardian - UK

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Gorton and Denton is ‘straight fight’ between Labour and Reform, says Starmer

Since the resignation of former MP Andrew Gwynne, speculation has mounted that Reform could win the seat Labour retained with 51% of the vote.

The Independent UK

Gorton and Denton by-election is ‘straight fight’ between Labour and Reform, says Starmer

Since the resignation of ex MP Andrew Gwynne, speculation has mounted that Reform or the Greens could win the seat Labour has held for 90 years

Evening Standard

Reform’s Matt Goodwin is sure he’s the right man for Gorton and Denton. He just doesn’t know why…

Introduced by an unsupervised Lee Anderson, the byelection candidate was out of his depth immediately

The Guardian - UK

Reform byelection candidate refuses to disown claim that people born in UK not necessarily British

Matthew Goodwin, who is standing in Gorton and Denton, said UK-born people from minority ethnic backgrounds were not always British

The Guardian - UK

GB News presenter Matt Goodwin named as Reform candidate in Gorton and Denton by-election

The right-wing commentator and former university academic said the parliamentary contest would be a ‘referendum on Keir Starmer’

Evening Standard

Will Labour lose Gorton and Denton by-election after Burnham snub and who is most likely to win?

Recent polling in the northern constituency puts Nigel Farage’s party ahead

The Independent UK

Matt Goodwin: GB News presenter who ate page of his book after wrong election prediction unveiled as Reform candidate

Reform UK announce candidate in highly anticipated Gorton and Denton by-election

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The Guardian - UK

Labour’s Gorton and Denton byelection campaign hit by fallout from ‘vile’ WhatsApp chat

Exclusive: Report on six Labour councillors comes just weeks before byelection triggered by Andrew Gwynne’s retirement

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer Branded a Coward by John McDonnell Amid Deepening Labour Revolt

Keir Starmer faces a deepening Labour revolt as 80 MPs call for his resignation after blocking Andy Burnham from the Gorton and Denton by-election.

The Independent UK

Labour MPs urged to unite after Burnham row as Reform prepares by-election candidate

Reform UK will announce its candidate for the contest on Tuesday at a press conference

Evening Standard

Labour MPs urged to unite for by-election as Reform prepares its candidate

The Gorton and Denton by-election is expected to take place on February 26, after former MP Andrew Gwynne stood down for health reasons.

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The Conversation

Labour blocks Andy Burnham from standing for parliament: how it happened and why

The Labour party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has voted to block Andy Burnham from seeking selection for the vacant Gorton and Denton parliamentary seat. The move and its fallout have exposed fault lines within the Labour party that go beyond a single byelection.

The Guardian - UK

Greens launch major push for Gorton and Denton after Burnham blocked

Party ready to pour resources into byelection after ‘game-changing’ barring of Greater Manchester mayor

Evening Standard

Who are the NEC members who voted in Andy Burnham's by-election bid?

A 10-member NEC officers’ subgroup blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election. This is who sat on the panel, and how each of them voted

The Independent UK

Why has Labour blocked Andy Burnham from standing as an MP?

The mayor of Greater Manchester has been seen as a potential rival to Sir Keir Starmer for leadership

The Independent UK

Labour blocks Andy Burnham from Gorton and Denton by-election

The decision was made by a 10-strong sub-group of the party’s National Executive Committee.

The Independent UK

Shabana Mahmood praises Andy Burnham before meeting to decide his fate

The Home Secretary is chairing a meeting to decide if Mr Burnham can apply for selection as Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Evening Standard

Labour on brink of civil war as party chiefs mull blocking Andy Burnham Commons comeback

The Home Secretary is chairing a meeting to decide if Mr Burnham can apply for selection as Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

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