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Greens Triumph in Byelection as Labour Struggles for Support

3/27/2026

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The Greens won the Gorton and Denton byelection with 4,402 votes, while Labour finished third.
Deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell attributed the result to Labour's lack of visibility and a strong Greens campaign, saying voters need compelling reasons to back Labour.
She said voters were frustrated with Labour's performance.
Labour strategists are considering a change in approach ahead of local elections to regain support.

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The Greens won the Gorton and Denton byelection with 4,402 votes, while Labour finished third.
Deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell attributed the result to Labour's lack of visibility and a strong Greens campaign, saying voters need compelling reasons to back Labour.
She said voters were frustrated with Labour's performance.
Labour strategists are considering a change in approach ahead of local elections to regain support.