Labour anxiety and accusations after big shift in Muslim vote to Greens
In a recent byelection in Gorton and Denton, the Green party achieved a significant victory, sparking concern and debate within Westminster. The Green candidate, Hannah Spencer, won by a wider margin than expected due to a notable shift in Muslim voters away from the Labour party.

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AI-generatedIn a recent byelection in Gorton and Denton, the Green party achieved a significant victory, sparking concern and debate within Westminster. The Green candidate, Hannah Spencer, won by a wider margin than expected due to a notable shift in Muslim voters away from the Labour party. This outcome has led to criticism and accusations among opposition parties, who perceive a potential realignment in British politics. The Prime Minister has criticized what he calls "sectarian politics" in response to the byelection results. Experts suggest the Green party's success is partly attributable to their growing left-wing political organization and its appeal to Muslim voters. The Labour party may be concerned about the Greens' emerging political power.
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4 extractedPM criticises ‘sectarian politics’ in byelection
The Green party's success at winning Muslim votes in Gorton and Denton has sent tremors through Westminster.
Experts say Hannah Spencer’s unexpectedly wide margin of victory was delivered in part by a significant shift of Muslim voters from Labour to the Greens.
Opposition parties sense another major realignment in British politics.