Greens prepare for Gorton and Denton byelection fight after Andy Burnham blocked

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Peter Walker and Josh HallidayJanuary 26, 2026 at 07:32 PM

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Following Andy Burnham's exclusion from the Labour candidate selection, the Green Party is prioritizing the upcoming Gorton and Denton byelection. The Greens, who finished third in the seat during the general election, are aiming to capitalize on perceived Labour disarray and position themselves as the main challenger to Reform UK. The party plans to deploy significant resources and activists to the constituency, hoping to replicate Plaid Cymru's success in a recent Welsh byelection. While the candidate is yet to be confirmed, Hannah Spencer, a Trafford council leader, is a likely contender due to her local ties. A strong Green showing, or a victory, would be a setback for Labour leader Keir Starmer. The party is launching a crowdfunding campaign to support their efforts.

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Trafford council 40% Greater Manchester 40% Plaid Cymru 50% Andrew Gwynne 50% Zack Polanski 50% Keir Starmer 60% Hannah Spencer ×370% Gorton 70% Denton 70% Reform UK ×270% Andy Burnham ×580% Greens ×790%

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byelection 100% green party 90% gorton and denton 80% political campaign 70% labour party 60% reform uk 60% keir starmer 50% andy burnham 50% hannah spencer 40%

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