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

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Raphael Boyd and Peter WalkerJanuary 30, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Greens select former mayoral candidate to run in Gorton and Denton byelection
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The Green party has selected Hannah Spencer to run in the upcoming Gorton and Denton byelection. Spencer, a Trafford councillor and plumber, was the Green candidate for mayor of Manchester in 2024. She won the nomination through online hustings held by local party members, gaining a large majority of the vote. If elected, Spencer would become the Greens' fifth sitting MP and their first ever in the north, as well as their youngest MP at 34 years old. The byelection is seen as a crucial test for the Greens, with Reform UK's Matt Goodwin also vying for the seat. Labour is set to announce its candidate on Saturday, leaving the Greens and Reform as the frontrunners.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Gorton and Denton ×230% Matt Goodwin 40% Zack Polanski ×250% Andy Burnham 60% Hannah Spencer ×280%

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green party 90% byelection 80% hannah spencer 80% gorton and denton 70% reform uk 60% labour party 50% local election 40%

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90%
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Gorton and Denton

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