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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Burnham would 'probably' have won byelection, says Labour deputy leader

Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell, believes that Andy Burnham would have secured victory in the recently contested Gorton and Denton byelection, which Labour lost, coming in third as the Greens won and Reform UK came second.

Feb 28 β€’ 16:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Everything you need to know about the seismic Gorton & Denton by-election

The Green Party's Hannah Spencer won the Gorton and Denton by-election, defeating Labour and the Reform Party in a historic victory.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Green win shows progressive voters are now voting against Labour as well as Reform

The recent byelection in Gorton and Denton saw the Green Party triumph, indicating a shift of progressive voters away from Labour.

Feb 27 β€’ 12:01 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The closely watched electoral battle between Labour and Reform UK was won by the Greens

The Greens have emerged victorious in an important electoral contest against Labour and Reform UK.

Feb 27 β€’ 11:50 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

The British Labour Party Suffered an Embarrassing Defeat – The Greens Celebrate

The British Labour Party experienced a significant electoral defeat in Manchester, losing to the leftist Greens and the right-wing Reform UK party.

Feb 27 β€’ 09:16 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

This campaign has never been seen before. The ministry focuses on memes

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy is using cat memes in a social media campaign to explain a significant labor law reform.

Feb 27 β€’ 06:09 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer suffers nightmare defeat in Gorton and Denton by-election

Keir Starmer's Labour Party faced a significant defeat in the Gorton and Denton by-election, falling to third place behind the Green Party and the hard-right Reform Party.

Feb 27 β€’ 06:03 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Who is Hannah Spencer? Green Party's NEW Gorton and Denton MP after shock result

Hannah Spencer has been elected as the new Green Party MP for Gorton and Denton, defeating competitors from Labour and Reform in a surprising electoral outcome.

Feb 27 β€’ 04:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Gorton and Denton by-election result as Keir Starmer suffers major upset to Greens

Keir Starmer's Labour Party has suffered a significant defeat in the Gorton and Denton by-election, falling to third place behind the Green Party and Reform UK.

Feb 27 β€’ 04:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election: Who are the candidates vying to be the next MP

Voters in Gorton and Denton are participating in a by-election where Labour, the Green Party, and Reform are competing for the MP seat.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:21 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election LIVE: Labour battle Reform and Greens in key contest

Voters in Gorton and Denton head to the polls for a significant by-election contested by Labour, Reform, and the Greens, with Labour holding the seat for nearly a century.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election LIVE: Labour battle Reform and Greens in key contest

The Gorton and Denton by-election in the UK is witnessing a competitive race involving Labour, Reform, and the Greens under concerns of irregular voting practices.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election: Live Results as Council Dismisses Family Voting Claims

The Gorton and Denton by-election features a close contest between Labour's Angeliki Stogia and Reform's Matt Goodwin amidst allegations of illegal voting practices.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Andy Burnham has key message for voters in Gorton and Denton by-election

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham urged voters in Gorton and Denton to support Labour candidate Angeliki Stogia and reject the divisive politics of Reform during a final campaign push.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:28 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

By-elections in the UK – an important test for the Labour Prime Minister

The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, faces a crucial by-election in Greater Manchester, with polls indicating a tight race against Reform UK and the Green Party candidates.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Labour must search its conscience if Reform wins Gorton and Denton, says Green leader

The Green party leader asserts a close competition with Reform UK in Gorton and Denton byelection, urging Labour to reflect on its strategies if Reform wins the seat.

Feb 26 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Greens against UK Reform: 'It's about Hate or Hope'

The Green Party in the UK is optimistic about a by-election in a historically Labour constituency, leveraging public sentiment following the successes of Nigel Farage.

Feb 26 β€’ 06:28 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

What a Gorton byelection win would mean for Reform, Greens and Labour

A Gorton byelection victory for Reform UK's Matt Goodwin could indicate a significant shift in voter sentiment, reinforcing Farage's polling strength.

Feb 26 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer urges voters to 'strike a blow against hate' in crunch by-election

Keir Starmer calls on voters to defeat Reform party in an important by-election that could impact Labour's long-held seat in Gorton and Denton.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

KEIR STARMER: 'By-election fight against Reform is a battle for the soul of the nation'

Keir Starmer emphasizes the significance of the Gorton & Denton by-election as a crucial moment for the political direction of the UK, urging voters to reject Reform UK.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

PM slams Farage in furious PMQs row after Reform chief backs call for MP to 'be shot'

During PMQs, Keir Starmer criticized Nigel Farage for not condemning a council leader's inflammatory comments about MP Natalie Fleet.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Gorton and Denton byelection campaign hits final day with new poll saying it is too close to call who will win

As the Gorton and Denton byelection campaign concludes, a new poll indicates a tight race between the Green party, Labour, and Reform UK.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:23 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK promises to scrap flagship Labour worker and renters’ protections

Reform UK has announced intentions to revoke key legislation related to workers' rights and tenant protections, drawing criticism from unions and renters' groups.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Gordon Brown: 'Reform will force children back to poverty - parents now have a choice'

Gordon Brown argues that proposed reforms by the Reform UK party could push children back into poverty while highlighting the positive impact of Labour's changes on families in the Gorton and Denton constituencies.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:56 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

Reform UK councillor shared Facebook post saying Labour MP β€˜should be shot’

A Reform UK councillor shared a Facebook post suggesting that Labour MP Natalie Fleet should be shot, leading her to speak out against the normalization of death threats in politics.

Feb 24 β€’ 15:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer warns of 'descent into hostility' if Reform wins crunch by-election

Keir Starmer has warned that a victory for Reform in an upcoming by-election could lead to increased national tensions.

Feb 23 β€’ 18:46 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Could Farage bring ICE to the UK? – The Latest

Reform UK plans to establish a 'UK Deportation Command' similar to the U.S. ICE agency for mass deportations if elected, which has drawn criticism from Labour as divisive.

Feb 23 β€’ 16:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Reform would create ICE-style agency and end leave to remain, Zia Yusuf to say

Reform UK proposes the establishment of an agency akin to ICE for deportations, along with the cancellation of indefinite leave to remain for many individuals, sparking controversy and political pushback from the Labour party.

Feb 22 β€’ 22:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

The pressure is building on government to reform student loan repayments

The UK government faces increasing pressure to reform student loan repayments amid a Labour rebellion over a three-year freeze on repayment thresholds.

Feb 22 β€’ 13:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

LUCY POWELL: 'Reform UK are no friends of working people in Manchester or anywhere else'

Labour's Deputy Leader Lucy Powell criticizes Reform UK, claiming they detract from the interests of working-class people in Manchester and across the UK amidst an important parliamentary by-election.

Feb 21 β€’ 11:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Inside bitter by-election battle between Reform division and a united Manchester

The upcoming by-election in Gorton and Denton presents a contest between Labour's candidate Angeliki Stogia, who advocates for unity in Manchester, and Reform's candidate Matt Goodwin, whose politics are deemed divisive.

Feb 21 β€’ 10:57 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

ANDY BURNHAM: 'Gorton and Denton by-election is pivotal - don't let Reform poison in'

Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, emphasizes the crucial nature of the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election for the future of British politics.

Feb 19 β€’ 17:07 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

LP Reps caucus faults Tinubu’s hurried assent to Electoral Act amendment

The Labour Party caucus in Nigeria's House of Representatives has criticized President Bola Tinubu for hastily approving the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.

Feb 18 β€’ 20:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Labour to be β€˜annihilated’ in Lancashire after local elections U-turn, party fears

Labour party officials in Lancashire express concerns about significant losses in upcoming local elections following a government decision to proceed with elections that were previously expected to be postponed.

Feb 18 β€’ 15:46 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

British Local Elections: Starmer Must Admit Defeat to Farage

In a significant political shift, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government has been compelled to proceed with local elections in 30 districts, admitting defeat to Nigel Farage's Reform Party, which legally challenged the government's initial plan to postpone the elections.

Feb 17 β€’ 15:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Tuesday briefing: The factors that will shape the future of Scotland

The upcoming Holyrood election in Scotland could lead to significant political changes, as the SNP faces declining voter trust while other parties, including Labour and Reform UK, vie for influence.

Feb 17 β€’ 07:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Farage claims 'victory' as councils face 'race against time' after elections U-turn

Nigel Farage claims victory after the UK government reversed its decision to postpone local elections, leaving councils with limited time to prepare.

Feb 17 β€’ 01:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Why Starmer’s latest U-turn over local elections could be a gift for Reform

Keir Starmer's government faced criticism for its frequent policy reversals, highlighted by a recent decision to abandon the delay of local elections in England, which sparked mixed reactions.

Feb 16 β€’ 19:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer U-turns on cancelling council elections after legal threat

Keir Starmer has reversed his decision to postpone local council elections due to legal challenges, confirming that all elections will proceed as planned on May 7, 2026.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

PM abandons plans to delay council elections after legal advice

The UK government has dropped plans to postpone council elections after receiving legal advice against the move.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:28 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Blue Labour, β€˜Manchesterism’ and Lords reform: your questions answered – podcast

The Guardian's podcast addresses key questions about Blue Labour, Manchesterism, and the state of the two-party system in UK politics.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

DWP Universal Credit payment hike rising to Β£760 for millions of households

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has announced reforms to Universal Credit, increasing payments to Β£760 for millions while also investing in employment assistance.

Feb 16 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Labour calls on Reform’s Matt Goodwin to reject β€˜racist content’ shared by team members

The Labour Party has urged Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin to distance himself from racist content shared by his campaign team, which has raised concerns in the contentious byelection for the Gorton and Denton seat.

Feb 15 β€’ 16:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Reform horror as mum in tears over threats to 'send people home'

A local mother expresses her distress over threats from the Reform party to 'send people home' during a contentious by-election in Denton and Gorton, Greater Manchester.

Feb 14 β€’ 08:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Labour and Reform candidates clash over women feeling threatened by far-right rhetoric

Labour and Reform party candidates clashed at a hustings event in Greater Manchester, focusing on women's safety and far-right rhetoric.

Feb 12 β€’ 19:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Union chief calls for Angela Rayner to replace Keir Starmer or risk Labour defeat to Reform UK

The head of a Labour-affiliated union has urged for Angela Rayner to take over as the leader of the Labour Party from Keir Starmer, fearing a potential electoral defeat to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party.

Feb 12 β€’ 18:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Explosive row between Reform and Labour erupts at by-election hustings as insults hurled

A heated exchange between Labour and Reform UK candidates occurred at a hustings event in Manchester, highlighting tensions over immigration rhetoric and safety concerns.

Feb 12 β€’ 16:05 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Protests turn violent as Argentina debates labour overhaul

Protests in Argentina have escalated into violence amidst ongoing discussions about labor reforms.

Feb 12 β€’ 09:56 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

40-hour work week: Senate discusses initiative TODAY February 11, 2026 | Latest news

The Mexican Senate is discussing a constitutional reform that seeks to reduce the weekly work hours from 48 to 40 hours, a proposal initially introduced by President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Feb 11 β€’ 19:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer set urgent demand over No10 'boys' club' by female MPs

Female Labour MPs are urging Keir Starmer to establish a new governmental role to address misogyny and reform the male-dominated culture within No10.

Feb 11 β€’ 15:35 UTC

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