Gorton & Denton By-election.

Re: Gorton & Denton By-election.#106557

By mattomac - Mon Feb 23, 2026 12:45 pm

- Mon Feb 23, 2026 12:45 pm #106557

It really wouldn’t surprise me if Labour win it, they will likely have the best data of the three parties and none of the opinion polls would give me confidence.

Also “energetic” campaigns, every time I see anything about their campaigns they seem to be having issues.

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Re: Gorton & Denton By-election.#106585

By Abernathy - Mon Feb 23, 2026 5:19 pm

- Mon Feb 23, 2026 5:19 pm #106585

I see that Starmer has been to Gorton today, in advance of polling day on Thursday. Very unusual for a party leader, especially one serving as PM, to visit a by-election at all.

Looks like Labour isn’t giving this one up without a fight.

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

Re: Gorton & Denton By-election.#106593

By davidjay - Mon Feb 23, 2026 7:27 pm

- Mon Feb 23, 2026 7:27 pm #106593

Abernathy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 23, 2026 5:19 pm I see that Starmer has been to Gorton today, in advance of polling day on Thursday. Very unusual for a party leader, especially one serving as PM, to visit a by-election at all.

Looks like Labour isn’t giving this one up without a fight.

It could also be that the tide's turning for his ratings.