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Labour's Support Wanes as Greens Gain Momentum

2/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Labour's support is dwindling, with polling showing Labour retaining only 38% of its 2024 vote.
Veteran campaigners warn that Labour's plan to attack Green Party leader Zack Polanski could backfire as Polanski's popularity grows.
As the Gorton & Denton by-election approaches, Labour risks losing ground to the Greens and Reform UK, complicating its 2029 General Election campaign.

History

Historical Context

The 1997 UK general election, held on May 1, marked a pivotal shift in British politics as Labour, led by Tony Blair, achieved a historic landslide victory with 43.2% of the vote, ending 18 years of Conservative rule. This election not only doubled the number of women in Parliament but also initiated 13 years of Labour governance, reshaping the political landscape significantly.

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Story summary

Labour's support is dwindling, with polling showing Labour retaining only 38% of its 2024 vote.
Veteran campaigners warn that Labour's plan to attack Green Party leader Zack Polanski could backfire as Polanski's popularity grows.
As the Gorton & Denton by-election approaches, Labour risks losing ground to the Greens and Reform UK, complicating its 2029 General Election campaign.

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