Labour must cease taking progressive voters for granted, says Sadiq Khan

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Geraldine McKelvie Senior correspondentMarch 1, 2026 at 07:00 AM

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Following a historic byelection defeat in Gorton and Denton where Labour came in third behind the Green Party and Reform UK, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has criticized Labour's national strategy. Khan argues Labour's loss, in a seat held for nearly a century, reflects a significant shift in UK politics. He warns against taking progressive voters for granted and competing with Reform UK, stating it betrays Labour values. Khan challenges Prime Minister Keir Starmer's branding of Green Party supporters as "extreme," suggesting many share Labour's values but are disappointed with the current government. He cautions that Labour faces potential catastrophe in upcoming May elections unless it reconsiders its approach.

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Shabana Mahmood 40% Matt Goodwin 40% Angeliki Stogia 40% Zack Polanski ×250% Denton ×260% Hannah Spencer 60% Gorton ×260% Reform UK ×370% Keir Starmer ×270% Green Party ×475% Sadiq Khan ×590% Labour Party ×1395%

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