Green candidate Hannah Spencer claims victory in UK by-election as Labour comes in third

In a historic victory, Hannah Spencer of the Green Party has been elected as the new MP for Gorton and Denton in a by-election, marking a significant setback for Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, which finished third, falling behind Reform UK. Spencer, a plumber and plasterer by profession, said in her victory speech on Friday morning that she will “work hard” for everyone in Gorton and Denton. She vowed to represent her constituents, earn their trust, and advocate for communities that feel overlooked and neglected. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye