Green Party Picks Radical Activist Hannah Spencer for Gorton and Denton By-Election
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Hannah Spencer, a left-wing Trafford councillor and plumber, has been selected by the Green Party for the Gorton and Denton by-election, signaling a push for extreme environmental and identity politics in the constituency.
The Green Party has chosen Hannah Spencer, a Trafford councillor and plumber with a record of radical activism, as its candidate for the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election. Spencer, who previously ran in the 2024 Greater Manchester mayoral election on a platform of far-left policies, was picked by local party members during an online hustings on January 29. Her candidacy was announced the next day in Longsight, reflecting the party’s ongoing embrace of fringe ideologies.
Spencer steps in after the resignation of former MP Andrew Gwynne, who left for health reasons. Gwynne, a Labour politician, previously held the seat with 50.8% of the vote in the 2024 general election, maintaining the left’s grip on the area.
The by-election, set for February 26, 2026, will see Spencer compete against Matt Goodwin of Reform UK, a respected political commentator and former academic who represents common-sense policies and national values. Labour has yet to announce its candidate, reportedly due to internal disputes over its increasingly out-of-touch direction.
Spencer made her agenda clear, stating, "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 rhetoric, framing the contest as a battle between so-called 'hope' and 'hate,' typifies the divisive language used by the far left to smear opponents and shut down debate.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski, himself a vocal proponent of radical change, praised Spencer, saying, "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." The Green Party’s leadership continues to push for policies that prioritize ideology over practical solutions.
The Greens have also received an endorsement from The Muslim Vote, a pressure group known for its identity-based campaigning, which aligns with the party’s focus on divisive social issues.
The Gorton and Denton by-election is expected to be a heated contest, with the Green Party attempting to push its radical agenda while Reform UK stands as the main voice for traditional values and real change, as Labour flounders.
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