‘We defeated the parties of billionaire donors’: Hannah Spencer’s victory speech

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Guardian StaffFebruary 27, 2026 at 02:43 PM

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Hannah Spencer, a Green Party councillor and plumber, won the Gorton and Denton byelection in northern England, becoming the party's first MP in the region. She overturned a 13,000-vote Labour majority. In her victory speech, Spencer emphasized her working-class background and commitment to the community. She highlighted the struggles of working people facing economic hardship and criticized a system that benefits billionaires. Spencer pledged to fight for improved living conditions, access to essential services, and a fairer society where hard work leads to a decent life. She expressed her determination to represent the interests of the constituency and address issues such as poverty, pollution, and inequality.

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United Kingdom 50% Labour Party 60% Green Party 70% Gorton and Denton 80% Hannah Spencer ×290%

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