A gory night for Labour So, let’s start with the good news – Reform UK does not have a new MP. Matt Goodwin… Emma Burnell 27th February, 2026, 10:03 am
Analysis ‘The hope that kills you’: Reflections from the final day in Gorton and Denton Once again, I boarded the Avanti West Coast service from London Euston back to my home city of… James Tibbitts 27th February, 2026, 2:07 pm
News MPs, union leaders and organisations react to ‘bruising’ Gorton and Denton result MPs, trade union leaders and Labour-linked organisations have expressed their disappointment and anger following the party’s dismal result… Daniel Green 27th February, 2026, 11:43 am
Comment ‘SEND reforms are a crucial test of the opportunity mission’ Labour’s opportunity mission promised to break the link between a child’s class background and their future success. The… Carl Cullinane 27th February, 2026, 6:00 am
News Delivering in Government: your weekly round up of good news Labour stories It was a busy week for the Labour government. While campaigning was underway in Gorton and Denton, departments… Sebastian Salek 27th February, 2026, 6:00 am
News Labour place third in Gorton and Denton by-election as Greens gain seat Labour have been defeated in the Gorton and Denton by-election, losing to the Green Party who won with… James Tibbitts 27th February, 2026, 4:47 am
Comment ‘What Batley and Spen taught me about standing up to divisive politics’ The Batley and Spen by-election in July 2021 has been described as one of the most unpleasant of… Kim Leadbeater MP 26th February, 2026, 2:00 pm
Comment ‘Security in the 21st century means more than just defence’ It has become something of a euphemism to say that the world, of late, “has changed”. As an… Richard Baker MP 26th February, 2026, 6:00 am
News ‘Better the devil you know’: what Gorton and Denton voters say about by-election Focus groups ahead of today’s nail-biting by-election in Gorton and Denton give an insight into Labour voters who… Daniel Green 26th February, 2026, 6:00 am
News ‘Unity or division’: Starmer’s message to voters in Gorton and Denton Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said voters in Gorton and Denton have a choice between “unity and division”… Daniel Green 26th February, 2026, 12:01 am