Nightmare for Starmer as Greens crush Labour in Gorton by-election

Zack Polanski’s Green Party rocked British politics with victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election leaving Sir Keir Starmer with months to save his premiership. In a devastating blow to the Prime Minister, Labour’s vote collapsed so badly that it fell to a humiliating third place behind Nigel Farage’s Reform in the previously rock-solid Greater Manchester constituency. After pulling off the stunning win with a majority of more than 4,400, Green candidate and plumber Hannah Spencer vowed to fight for working people and stop their efforts “lining the pockets of billionaires”. The seismic result, which represents the Greens’ first-ever Westminster by-election win, will spark panic among Labour MPs even in Labour strongholds that they could be ousted at the next general election. Subscribe to The Standard: https://www.standard.co.uk/register for latest breaking news from the UK, US and around the world, plus podcasts and features. Evening Standard on socials: Check out our full video catalog: youtube.com/channel/UC7RQon_YwCnp_LbPtEwW65w?sub_confirmation=1 Videos, daily editorial and more: https://www.standard.co.uk/ Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/TheLondonStandard Follow us on Twitter: x.com/theLDNstandard and Instagram: instagram.com/thelondonstandard