The night saw a big win for the Greens, disappointment for Reform and landmark losses for Labour and the Tories
The Green party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection, marking a significant blow to Labour and the leadership of Keir Starmer.
Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and Green party councillor, was elected as the party’s first MP in northern England after overturning Labour’s 13,000-vote majority, while Reform UK finished second and Labour came third in the tightly contested race.
What are the key takeaways as the dust settles on the streets of Greater Manchester?
The Green party didn’t just sneak a win in Gorton and Denton, it won convincingly, taking almost 41% of the vote and securing a comfortable 4,400 majority. The party’s first victory in a Westminster byelection saw it increase its vote share by 27.5%, which is five times larger than the party has achieved in any byelection since 2010.
