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Byelection Tensions Rise: Fear, Security, and Oasis Tunes

2/13/2026

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Labour's Angeliki Stogia accused Reform's Matt Goodwin of inciting fear among women in the Gorton and Denton byelection.
Goodwin countered that he faced real threats and criticized Labour's immigration policies.
Green candidate Hannah Spencer said she needed security after an abusive incident.
The debate included a lighter moment when the candidates shared Oasis song favorites, with Angeliki Stogia and Matt Goodwin finding common ground.

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Labour's Angeliki Stogia accused Reform's Matt Goodwin of inciting fear among women in the Gorton and Denton byelection.
Goodwin countered that he faced real threats and criticized Labour's immigration policies.
Green candidate Hannah Spencer said she needed security after an abusive incident.
The debate included a lighter moment when the candidates shared Oasis song favorites, with Angeliki Stogia and Matt Goodwin finding common ground.