Gorton & Denton By-election.

Gorton & Denton By-election.#104700

By Abernathy - Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:09 pm

- Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:09 pm #104700

The writ has now been moved (by Labour) for the by-election . It should take place on Thursday 26 February.

Should be plenty to talk about in this new thread. Fill yer boots.

"The opportunity to serve our country: that is all we ask.” John Smith, May 11, 1994.

Re: Gorton & Denton By-election.#104706

By Youngian - Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:33 pm

- Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:33 pm #104706

David Miliband.

Re: Gorton & Denton By-election.#104709

By Abernathy - Mon Jan 26, 2026 6:30 pm

- Mon Jan 26, 2026 6:30 pm #104709

Could you possibly elaborate ?

"The opportunity to serve our country: that is all we ask.” John Smith, May 11, 1994.

Re: Gorton & Denton By-election.#104717

By Youngian - Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:25 pm

- Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:25 pm #104717

I like the idea of Keir having no problem choosing someone who is rival leadership material just to piss off Andy Burnham even more.

Re: Gorton & Denton By-election.#104729

By Abernathy - Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:38 pm

- Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:38 pm #104729

Not at all sure that Miliband (D) is interested any more.

"The opportunity to serve our country: that is all we ask.” John Smith, May 11, 1994.

Re: Gorton & Denton By-election.#104731

By Samanfur - Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:52 pm

- Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:52 pm #104731

He's currently earning over USD1Mpa as the CEO of the International Rescue Committee. Another one who's probably made far more money as a former MP and nearly-man than he ever would've done if he'd stayed in politics.

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