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Vince Cable Urges Tactical Voting to Halt Reform

2/3/2026

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  • Vince Cable (former Liberal Democrat leader) urged voters to back Labour in the Gorton and Denton by-election on February 26 to stop Reform.
  • He noted Labour previously secured over 50% of the vote in the area, with no other party exceeding 15%.
  • Cable pressed for tactical voting among progressive parties to counter the rise of the extreme right.