"When the result dropped soon after, it would be obvious this was an historic moment for the Greens; toppling one of Labour's largest majorities, and claiming their first parliamentary seat north of Herefordshire by winning the Gorton and Denton byelection."
"Before the counting had officially begun, it was clear the Greens had taken the lead, and that the only real contest would be between Reform and Labour for second place. It soon became apparent that what had been billed as a tight three-way race was anything but."
"While byelections tend to have lower turnouts, 47.62% came out; only marginally less than the 47.8% of the electorate who voted in 2024's general election. But the Farage factor drove turnout here to almost general election levels, with people motivated to vote."
The Green Party achieved a historic victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection, overturning one of Labour's largest majorities and establishing their first parliamentary seat north of Herefordshire. At the Manchester Central Convention Complex count, Green activists maintained calm composure as results emerged, with the race proving far less competitive than anticipated. The Green candidate Hannah Spencer secured a clear lead, with the contest for second place between Reform and Labour. Celebrations erupted at the Niamos Radical Arts and Cultural Centre in Hulme, where party deputy leader Mothin Ali crowdsurfed as supporters danced. The byelection achieved a 47.62% turnout, nearly matching the general election's 47.8%, significantly higher than typical byelection participation, driven by voter motivation.
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