Reform UK has challenged Green Party leader Zack Polanski to a televised debate ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election, aiming to push Labour into third place. The invitation, sent by Reform's head of policy Zia Yusuf, offers Polanski the choice of moderator and mocks Green policies on immigration, drugs, and defense. Polanski, who has never used drugs or alcohol, has defended his party's stance on legalising certain drugs, arguing current laws are racially biased. The by-election has seen heightened tensions, with all major parties vying to present themselves as the main challenger, and the Conservatives announcing former police officer Charlotte Cadden as their candidate.