Historic win for the Greens
Feb 27, 2026•14 min
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Episode description
Hannah Spencer, a plumber and Green Party councillor, is now the MP for Gorton and Denton.
The party takes the seat from right under Labour, following weeks of what was seen to be a three way race with Reform.
Megan Kenyon is joined by Ben Walker.
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