Starmer, Polanski and Farage in final pitch to voters as polls open in Gorton and Denton byelection – UK politics live
Voting has begun in the Gorton and Denton byelection, one of the most highly anticipated contests in recent years. The byelection is taking place in two constituencies: Gorton, a Labour-held seat, and Denton and Reddish, a Conservative-held seat.

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AI-generatedVoting has begun in the Gorton and Denton byelection, one of the most highly anticipated contests in recent years. The byelection is taking place in two constituencies: Gorton, a Labour-held seat, and Denton and Reddish, a Conservative-held seat. The contest pits Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, against David Polansky, a local councillor, while Nigel Farage, leader of the Brexit Party, is also standing in both seats. Polls have opened at 7am, with voters casting their ballots until 10pm. The byelection has been seen as a test of the parties' strength and popularity ahead of the next general election.
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3 extractedUnder election law, publishing information about how people have voted before polls close is not allowed.
Voting begins in Gorton and Denton byelection.
The Gorton and Denton byelection is eagerly awaited and fiercely contested.