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Workers Party Bows Out to Boost Greens in By-Election

2/2/2026

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The Workers Party of Britain will not participate in the Gorton & Denton by-election on February 26, 2026, to benefit the Greens.
George Galloway leads the Workers Party of Britain, saying the move serves the working class by denying Labour and Reform victory.
Ladbrokes declared the Greens favorites to win, with Hannah Spencer as their candidate, while Reform has chosen a hard-right academic.

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The Workers Party of Britain will not participate in the Gorton & Denton by-election on February 26, 2026, to benefit the Greens.
George Galloway leads the Workers Party of Britain, saying the move serves the working class by denying Labour and Reform victory.
Ladbrokes declared the Greens favorites to win, with Hannah Spencer as their candidate, while Reform has chosen a hard-right academic.