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Labour Picks Stogia for Gorton By-Election Amid Turmoil

1/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Labour National Executive Committee selected Angeliki Stogia, a Manchester city councillor, as the candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election after rejecting Andy Burnham's bid.
The NEC's decision has sparked internal conflict within Labour.
Stogia aims to win the seat vacated by Andrew Gwynne, who resigned for health reasons.
The by-election, scheduled for February 26, is a test for Labour amid competition from Reform UK and the Green Party.

History

Historical Context

The Labour Party's leadership crisis began in 2015 after Ed Miliband's resignation following the party's defeat in the general election. Jeremy Corbyn's election as leader, with 59.5% of the vote, marked a significant leftward shift, reminiscent of the factionalism that plagued Labour in the 1980s. The upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election on February 26 is critical as Labour faces competition from Reform UK and the Green Party.

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Story summary

The Labour National Executive Committee selected Angeliki Stogia, a Manchester city councillor, as the candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election after rejecting Andy Burnham's bid.
The NEC's decision has sparked internal conflict within Labour.
Stogia aims to win the seat vacated by Andrew Gwynne, who resigned for health reasons.
The by-election, scheduled for February 26, is a test for Labour amid competition from Reform UK and the Green Party.

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