The Daily T Starmer on the brink: What Greens' extremist victory means for Britain
Feb 27, 2026
A shock Green Party win in Gorton and Denton and its turmoil for Labour leadership. Discussion of alleged family voting and whether police should probe ballot secrecy. Analysis of Reform UK’s surge and what a near-30% showing means for the right. Debate over whether pro-Palestine sentiment and shifting youth support are reshaping party politics.
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Greens Pull Off Historic By Election Win
- The Greens achieved their best-ever by-election performance by sweeping a localised ground campaign in Gorton and Denton.
- Hannah Spencer won 40.7% with strong on-the-ground posters and mobilisation in a seat with a large Muslim population, outperforming Labour and Reform.
Allegations Of Family Voting In Gorton And Denton
- Observers reported alleged family voting and coercion at polling stations, raising legal and ethical concerns.
- Democracy Volunteers claimed to have witnessed husbands or male relatives instructing women how to vote, which breaches the Ballot Secrecy Act 2023.
Hannah Spencer's Cost Of Living Campaign Pitch
- Hannah Spencer framed her victory around cost-of-living struggles and working people being 'bled dry'.
- Her speech emphasized everyday hardships: unaffordable heating, nappies, and lost holidays to connect with voters.