The Gorton and Denton by-election is a test of Labour’s traditional voter base

The Gorton and Denton by-election is a test of Labour’s traditional voter base

Gorton and Denton goes to the polls today, 26 February 2026, in the second vote ever for the new constituency. In any other time it’d be a shoo-in for Labour, but we certainly live in interesting times now. Let’s take a look at the evolution of the constituency and consider what the future holds.
Gorton and Denton by-election hustings 12 February 2026

Gorton and Denton by-election hustings 12 February 2026

Levenshulme Community Association have invited candidates in the upcoming constituency by-election to answer questions from the public.
Pulling the Levers of Change: Inside the Manchester Green Party’s Local Momentum

Pulling the Levers of Change: Inside the Manchester Green Party’s Local Momentum

Rachel White joined Manchester Greens on the campaign trail following their recent success in a council by-election in South Manchester.

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The Gorton and Denton by-election is a test of Labour’s traditional voter base

The Gorton and Denton by-election is a test of Labour’s traditional voter base

Gorton and Denton goes to the polls today, 26 February 2026, in the second vote ever for the new constituency. In any other time it’d be a shoo-in for Labour, but we certainly live in interesting times now. Let’s take a look at the evolution of the constituency and consider what the future holds.
Gorton and Denton by-election hustings 12 February 2026

Gorton and Denton by-election hustings 12 February 2026

Levenshulme Community Association have invited candidates in the upcoming constituency by-election to answer questions from the public.
Pulling the Levers of Change: Inside the Manchester Green Party’s Local Momentum

Pulling the Levers of Change: Inside the Manchester Green Party’s Local Momentum

Rachel White joined Manchester Greens on the campaign trail following their recent success in a council by-election in South Manchester.

The Gorton and Denton by-election is a test of Labour’s traditional voter base

Gorton and Denton goes to the polls today, 26 February 2026, in the second vote ever for the new constituency. In any other time it’d be a shoo-in for Labour, but we certainly live in interesting times now. Let’s take a look at the evolution of the constituency and consider what the future holds.

Gorton and Denton by-election hustings 12 February 2026

Levenshulme Community Association have invited candidates in the upcoming constituency by-election to answer questions from the public.

Pulling the Levers of Change: Inside the Manchester Green Party’s Local Momentum

Rachel White joined Manchester Greens on the campaign trail following their recent success in a council by-election in South Manchester.

The Gorton and Denton by-election is a test of Labour’s traditional voter base

The Gorton and Denton by-election is a test of Labour’s traditional voter base

The new Gorton and Denton constituency was formed in July 2024 following a boundary review, and Andrew Gwynne, the previous MP for the old Denton and Reddish seat, won an…

Gorton and Denton by-election hustings 12 February 2026

Gorton and Denton by-election hustings 12 February 2026

The Q & A is happening tomorrow, Thursday 12 February, from 7pm at St Peter’s Church, Stockport Road M19 3BS. At the time of writing, the list of election candidates…

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The Gorton and Denton by-election is a test of Labour’s traditional voter base

The Gorton and Denton by-election is a test of Labour’s traditional voter base

Gorton and Denton goes to the polls today, 26 February 2026, in the second vote ever for the new constituency. In any other time it’d be a shoo-in for Labour, but we certainly live in interesting times now. Let’s take a look at the evolution of the constituency and consider what the future holds.
Gorton and Denton by-election hustings 12 February 2026

Gorton and Denton by-election hustings 12 February 2026

Levenshulme Community Association have invited candidates in the upcoming constituency by-election to answer questions from the public.
Pulling the Levers of Change: Inside the Manchester Green Party’s Local Momentum

Pulling the Levers of Change: Inside the Manchester Green Party’s Local Momentum

Rachel White joined Manchester Greens on the campaign trail following their recent success in a council by-election in South Manchester.