"The Green Party has positioned itself as an alternative to Labour, arguing that the governing party has moved away from some of the values it once championed. The Greens, and their party leader Zack Polanski, have been vocal in their condemnation of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and their support for Palestinians."
"Political scientist John Curtice called the result a seismic moment that signalled that the future of British politics looks more uncertain than at any stage since the end of World War II, the Reuters news agency reported."
"In her victory speech, Spencer said she felt compelled to call out politicians and divisive figures who constantly scapegoat and blame our communities for all the problems in society."
Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old Green Party councillor and plumber, won a closely-watched by-election in Gorton and Denton, Greater Manchester, with 40.7% of the vote. This constituency had been a secure Labour seat for nearly a century, but Labour finished third after winning over half the vote in the 2024 general election. The hard-right Reform Party finished second, demonstrating a significant shift in UK political dynamics. The Green Party positioned itself as an alternative to Labour, particularly criticizing the government's support for Israel's actions in Gaza. Political analysts described the result as a seismic moment indicating unprecedented uncertainty in British politics since World War II.
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