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Tight Race Ahead: Gorton By-Election Sparks Voter Shift

2/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A by-election in Gorton and Denton, Greater Manchester, is set for February 26 after Labour MP Andrew Gwynne resigned.
Labour's candidate Angeliki Stogia faces Reform's Matt Goodwin and the Green Party's Hannah Spencer.
Polls indicate a tight race, with Reform at 32% and Labour at 22.6%, suggesting a shift.
The Green Party aims to attract disillusioned Labour voters.
Reform positions itself as an anti-establishment alternative.

History

Historical Context

The Manchester Gorton constituency has been a Labour stronghold since 1935, with Sir Gerald Kaufman serving as MP from 1983 until his death in February 2017. Following his passing, a by-election was scheduled for May 2017 but was canceled due to a snap general election. Labour's Afzal Khan won the seat in June 2017, reflecting ongoing political shifts in Greater Manchester.

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Story summary

A by-election in Gorton and Denton, Greater Manchester, is set for February 26 after Labour MP Andrew Gwynne resigned.
Labour's candidate Angeliki Stogia faces Reform's Matt Goodwin and the Green Party's Hannah Spencer.
Polls indicate a tight race, with Reform at 32% and Labour at 22.6%, suggesting a shift.
The Green Party aims to attract disillusioned Labour voters.
Reform positions itself as an anti-establishment alternative.

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