Gorton & Denton By-Election: Tight Race for Labour Seat

0:00It's February 26, and this episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable, online privacy. Links in the episode description. Here's what's happening across the U.K. Poles have opened in the Gordon and Denton by election, a key test for major parties in Greater Manchester. Voting started at 7 a.m. this morning, Thursday, February 26, and stations they open until 10 p.m. Three main candidates are in the mix. That good one for Reform U.K., Angelike Stogia for Labor, and Hannah Spencer for the Greens. This race has drawn huge attention as one of the tightest in years. Reform U.K. sees it as a shot to grab another northern seat from Labor. The Greens hope for a surprise win in this area, which only became available after last year's general election. Labor wants to hold on amid growing party tensions. Opinion Poles show it's anyone's game, with all three contenders, neck and neck. Officers are turning out steadily, making this a real battleground.

1:01A labor victory with ease pressure on Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, after recent questions about his leadership. But a loss, especially third place in this former safety, could ramp up calls for change within the party. Results just start coming in during the early hours of Friday morning, setting the tone for bigger political fights ahead.