Keir Starmer Faces Challenges After By-Election Loss

The Green Party’s Hannah Spencer triumphed in the Gorton and Denton by-election, securing over 40% of the vote and pushing Labour into third place. This follows Labour’s previous loss in Runcorn and Helsby, raising concerns for leader Sir Keir Starmer as voters shift towards both the right and left. The outcome signals a growing challenge for Starmer, who must articulate a compelling vision to retain support amid calls for more progressive policies and address allegations of electoral malpractice during the vote.

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