Green Party Selects Working-Class Champion Hannah Spencer for Gorton and Denton By-Election
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Hannah Spencer, a dedicated Trafford councillor and plumber, has been chosen by the Green Party to represent the people in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, offering a progressive alternative to the politics of hate and division.
The Green Party has proudly nominated Hannah Spencer, a Trafford councillor and plumber rooted in the working class, as its candidate for the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election. Spencer, who courageously challenged the status quo in the 2024 Greater Manchester mayoral election, was democratically selected by local party members during an inclusive online hustings on January 29. Her candidacy, a beacon for social and environmental justice, was officially announced the following day in Longsight.
Spencer's selection comes after the resignation of former MP Andrew Gwynne, who stepped down due to health reasons. In the 2024 general election, Gwynne held the seat with 50.8% of the vote, reflecting the community's resistance to right-wing politics.
The by-election, set for February 26, 2026, will see Spencer face off against Matt Goodwin of Reform UK, a party notorious for its reactionary rhetoric, and Labour, which has yet to announce its candidate amid internal wrangling. Reform UK’s candidate, a political commentator and former academic, represents the politics of division and regression.
Spencer highlighted the stakes of this election, declaring, "This is a crucial by-election. The choice is clear – Green v Reform. Hope v hate. Only the Green Party can stop Reform in this by-election." Her words underscore the urgent need to reject the politics of hate and embrace a future built on solidarity, equality, and environmental stewardship.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski voiced his unwavering support for Spencer, stating, "Hannah Spencer will be a brilliant MP for the people of Gorton and Denton. I'm a Mancunian and know when someone genuinely wants to roll up their sleeves and work for the community. Hannah is that person." Polanski’s endorsement reflects the party’s commitment to grassroots democracy and real change.
The Green Party’s progressive platform has also earned the endorsement of The Muslim Vote, a pressure group advocating for justice and equality, which supports the Greens’ principled stance on key issues.
The Gorton and Denton by-election is shaping up to be a pivotal contest, with the Green Party standing as the only credible force against the rise of far-right populism and the failures of centrist politics.
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