February 27, 2026 at 08:20AM
Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite Gorton and Denton by-election defeat to Greens
Keir Starmer pledges to continue the fight after a by-election defeat for Labour in Gorton and Denton, a seat Labour has held for almost a century. The loss, to the Greens, intensifies criticism of Starmer’s leadership from within the party.
Labour MPs express renewed questions over strategy and leadership as the party reflects on a moment of electoral setback. Starmer and Labour officials emphasize lessons learned and vow to press ahead with their policy agenda.