image sourced from original article at Britain's ruling Labour party has lost a crucial local by-election in one of its traditional strongholds, dealing a fresh setback to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The defeat in the Manchester suburb of Gorton and Denton underscores mounting political pressure on the government.
Green candidate Hannah Spencer secured victory with nearly 15,000 votes, pushing Labour into third place. The hard-right Reform UK party finished second, highlighting shifting voter loyalties in an area long considered a Labour heartland.
The result adds to growing challenges for Starmer, as dissatisfaction with his leadership and the party's direction appears to be reshaping the political landscape at the local level.
