"Speaking to crowds early Friday morning, she declared she could not accept the victory without addressing the politicians and divisive figures who constantly scapegoat and blame communities for society's problems. She emphasised that her party does things "differently" in Manchester and claimed the Greens could replicate this success across the country."
"Spencer also expressed her frustrations with politicians who "scapegoat" the Muslim community as she addressed the crowd. She reminded Muslim voters that they have more in common with white working-class communities than they might realise."
"Thursday's vote marked only the second time in history that Labour has finished third in a by-election in a constituency they previously held, the first being in Mitcham and Morden in 1982."
The Green Party achieved a historic by-election victory in Gorton and Denton, with candidate Zack Polanski securing 14,980 votes and defeating Labour's Hannah Spencer. This marked the Greens' first-ever by-election win and only the second time Labour finished third in a by-election in a previously held seat. Spencer emphasized her party's different approach and criticized politicians who scapegoat communities, particularly Muslims. The by-election was triggered by former Labour minister Andrew Gwynne's resignation citing health reasons. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's potential candidacy was blocked by the party's National Executive Committee, with eight of ten members, including Sir Keir Starmer, voting against his candidacy.
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