Hannah Spencer Becomes Green MP in Gorton and Denton By-Election

Gorton and Denton — In a landmark result that reshapes the political landscape of the North West, Hannah Spencer has been elected as the new Member of Parliament for Gorton and Denton, becoming the first Green Party candidate to ever win a parliamentary by-election.

Spencer, a plumber and recently qualified plasterer by trade, secured a commanding victory with 14,980 votes, establishing a majority of 4,402 over her nearest rival. Her win marks a significant milestone for the Green Party, not only securing their first by-election victory but also delivering their first-ever MP representing a northern constituency.

The by-election was triggered following the resignation of former Labour MP Andrew Gwynne earlier this year on health grounds. Historically a safe Labour seat, Gorton and Denton saw a dramatic shift in voter allegiance, with Labour slipping to a disappointing third place.


A Supporter of Working Families

Spencer’s background as a skilled tradesperson has been central to her campaign, positioning her as a candidate with direct experience of the cost-of-living crisis facing working families. Her victory speech emphasised a commitment to representing the interests of ordinary constituents over the Westminster bubble.


The Results

The count revealed a significant realignment of the vote, with the Green Party surging to the top spot. Reform UK secured a strong second place, pushing Labour into third.

The full breakdown of votes cast is as follows:

Hannah Spencer (The Green Party): 14,980 (ELECTED)
Matt Goodwin (Reform UK): 10,578
Angeliki Stogia (The Labour Party): 9,364
Charlotte Cadden (The Conservative Party): 706
Jackie Pearcey (Liberal Democrats): 653
Sir Oink-A-Lot (Monster Raving Looney Party): 159
Nick Buckley (Advance UK): 154
Joseph O’Meachair (The Rejoin EU Party): 98
Dan Clarke (Libertarian Party): 47
Sebastian Moore (Social Democratic Party): 46
Hugo Wils (Communist League): 29


Pressure on Labour Leadership

The result represents a severe blow to the Labour Party, which previously held a comfortable majority of 13,413 in the constituency. Slipping to third place behind both the Greens and Reform UK will raise serious questions about the party's direction under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Political analysts suggest the collapse of the Labour vote in a traditional stronghold indicates a fracturing of their base, with progressive voters moving to the Greens and disaffected working-class voters turning to Reform UK.

For the Green Party, the victory in Gorton and Denton serves as a powerful proof of concept that their message resonates beyond their traditional southern heartlands, potentially signalling a new era of multi-party politics in the UK.