Gorton and Denton by-election live: Starmer vows not to quit after Labour humiliated by Green victory
Starmer vows to ‘keep fighting’ after Greens hammer Labour in Gorton and Denton by-election
- Labour suffered a significant defeat in the Gorton and Denton by-election, coming in third place behind the victorious Green Party.
- This marks the Green Party's first-ever win in a parliamentary by-election, despite Labour having previously secured over half the vote in the constituency in 2024.
- The prime minister expressed disappointment, acknowledging voter frustration, while Angela Rayner called the loss a 'wake up call' for Labour, urging a 'braver' political approach.
- The defeat has intensified speculation about a potential leadership challenge from Angela Rayner and raised further questions about the prime minister's authority.
- Green Party leader Zack Polanski declared the result proves there are 'no no-go areas' for the party in England and Wales, promising to replicate the success in upcoming local elections.
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