Gorton & Denton By-Election: What is at Stake for Starmer?

What is a by-election, how does it work, and why does the Gorton and Denton by-election matter right now?

In this explainer, we break down the basics of by-elections in UK politics, why MPs step down, how voters choose a new Member of Parliament, and why results can signal wider shifts in public opinion. Using the current contest in Gorton and Denton as an example, we look at what the vote could mean for Keir Starmer's government as well as opposition parties - including Reform UK and the Green Party, which go head to head with Labour in the most recent polls - and why even a single seat can attract intense national attention ahead of the next general election.

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