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Jake Welsh
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Vegan. Punk. Cyclist. Eco-socialist.
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garethdennis.uk
might have been to some places today...
a window in a post-industrial terraced streetscape with VOTE HANNAH SPENCER signs propped up inside
February 10, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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20,000 doors knocked in Gorton and Denton this weekend alone.
Only the Greens can stop Reform here.
February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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bradfordgreens.bsky.social
🌟 What a day!

🟢 Bradford Greens took a trip across the Pennines to help get Hannah Spencer elected in Gorton and Denton.

🙌 @zackpolanski.bsky.social and @elliechowns.bsky.social were there as well!!

So many people saying they will be voting Green in the by-election ✅️

Watch ⤵️
February 9, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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mcrgreenparty.bsky.social
🟩 GREEN

🚫 REFORM UK
greenparty.org.uk The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 7d
The Gorton & Denton by-election is Green vs Reform.
February 4, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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leftiestats.bsky.social
‼️ BREAKING | Zarah Sultana has announced she's backing Greens in Gorton and Denton

Sultana said her long-term goal is to build "a mass working-class party", but said "defeating fascism" is the priority. She is thus giving her "personal critical support" to Hannah Spencer (Green).
February 3, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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zarahsultana.bsky.social
My statement on the Gorton & Denton by-election:
The unelected interim leadership of Your Party has still not formalised local branches or ensured members have access to their own data. This should have been resolved months ago, allowing local members to democratically select a Your Party candidate for the upcoming Gorton & Denton by-election. The candidate list is now published and it is clear that Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and trade unionist, is the strongest challenger to Labour and Reform. I am, therefore, giving my personal critical support to her and the Green Party in this by-election, and I urge others to do the same. I have always been clear that the left is strongest when it is united. Our real opponents are not one another. They are Reform and the far-right. As a young Muslim woman, I understand viscerally what it would mean for the far-right to gain power in this country. This is not an abstract debate for me, nor the millions of people across the country whose safety would be directly affected. That is why I want Your Party to become what it was founded to be: a mass working-class party that unites the left, provides a genuine socialist and anti-imperialist alternative, and prevents Nigel Farage and his cronies from ever getting the keys to Downing Street. Together, Your Party will be that vehicle. Ultimately, defeating fascism must be our number one priority. ZARAH SULTANA MP Your Party MP for Coventry South
February 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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mcrgreenparty.bsky.social
👇 Help us SHOCK the establishment

💪 Campaign days will be posted here

✉️ SIGN UP to the mailing list at the bottom of the page

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National Action Days - Green Party
Now is the time to get involved and get Greens elected. See below for action days across the country and sign up now to be part of a winning team.
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February 1, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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carolinelucas.bsky.social
Great reception to Green message on the doorsteps of Denton & at Longsight Market - voting Greens is clearly seen as best way to stop the hate-filled politics of Reform in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Bumping into the Guardian’s @johnharris1969.bsky.social was an added bonus 🙂
January 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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Please join us and help make history at the Gorton and Denton by-election! 💚. We have a brilliant candidate, Hannah Spencer, we have momentum and we have a vital message - that the politics of hope *can* win over the politics of hate.
We can win this! @mcrgreenparty.bsky.social @greenparty.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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greenparty.org.uk
Say hello to Hannah Spencer—councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and your Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton 💚
INTRODUCING! Hannah Spencer Green Party candidate for GORTON & DENTON Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
January 30, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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carolinelucas.bsky.social
Huge congratulations Hannah!! What a brilliant choice - someone who knows & loves the city, lived there all her life, & 100% committed to delivering the very best for residents. On my way to campaign in Gorton and Denton right now. We can do this!! 💚 @mcrgreenparty.bsky.social
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greenparty.org.uk The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 12d
Say hello to Hannah Spencer—councillor, plumber, greyhound lover and your Green Party candidate for Gorton and Denton 💚
INTRODUCING! Hannah Spencer Green Party candidate for GORTON & DENTON Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
January 30, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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greenelects.world
UK, NEW: Hannah Spencer has been selected as the Greens candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election.

Hannah won with 78% of the vote, beating Fesl Raza-Khan and Sarah Wakefield.
Hannah Spencer wearing glasses stands in front of a lively crowd holding "Vote Green" signs. Text announces her as a Green Party candidate.
January 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM
veganfishcake.bsky.social
Go @greenpartyhan.bsky.social ! Let's get her elected as our next Green MP!
mcrgreenparty.bsky.social Manchester Green Party 🐝 @mcrgreenparty.bsky.social · 12d
🚨 BREAKING NEWS:

🐝 Our Parliamentary Candidate for Gorton and Denton is Hannah Spencer!

🪠 Hannah the working-class plumber will unclog the hate and division of Starmer and Farage!
This is a Green Party MP candidate announcement post for the Gorton and Denton by-election. Hannah Spencer has been chosen by our members! Image description ended.
January 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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mcrgreenparty.bsky.social
🥀 It’s over, Labour.

Bring it on, Reform! 👇
Photo by Manchester Green Party. Image of poster and text that says "LABOUR KNOW IT'S OVER. " They want us to go and knock on doors but we all know it is between the Greens and Reform. It's Caerphilly all over again. The Greens winning is actually the worst case scenario because it confirms our vote is going to them. -Labour MP, Source: The Independent, 27/01/2026 IT'S GREENS VS REFORM VOTE HOPE, NOT HATE".
January 28, 2026 at 8:17 AM
veganfishcake.bsky.social
Four fictional characters which definitely would defect to Reform.
Sir Humphrey Appleby Margo Leadbetter Jillian Fawcett Edward Tattsyrup
January 27, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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mcrgreenparty.bsky.social
🚌 Manchester Greens have submitted a motion to Manchester Council calling for FREE TRAVEL for homeless children

👇 SIGN + SHARE THE M.E.N. PETITION

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Sign the Petition
Give free school travel to children who have to move away to temporary accommodation
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January 26, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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greenparty.org.uk
Help us make hope normal again.

Join the Green Party now.
January 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
veganfishcake.bsky.social
The most shocking thing to happen in 2026 is Prue Leith has stepped down as judge on The Great British Bake Off and is being replaced by Nigella Lawson!
January 22, 2026 at 6:27 AM
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leftiestats.bsky.social
🚨 MEGAPOLL | Greens lead with renters

🟢 Grn: 25% (+13)
🔴 Lab: 21% (-21)
➡️ Ref: 20% (+7)
🟠 LD: 14% (=)
🔵 Con: 13% (+1)

Via @YouGov, 9-14 Jan (+/- vs GE2024)
January 21, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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leftiestats.bsky.social
🚨 MEGAPOLL | Greens lead with 18-24s

🟢 Grn: 37% (+19)
🔴 Lab: 21% (-20)
🟠 LD: 18% (+2)
🔵 Con: 10% (+2)
➡️ Ref: 9% (=)

Via @YouGov, 9-14 Jan (+/- vs GE2024)
January 21, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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electionmaps.uk
Horsley (Derbyshire) Council By-Election Result:

🌍 GRN: 43.6% (+16.7)
➡️ RFM: 35.5% (+0.6)
🌳 CON: 13.9% (-9.0)
🌹 LAB: 3.8% (-6.5)
☑️ ADV: 1.9% (New)
🔶 LDM: 1.4% (-2.0)

No Ind (-1.7) as previous.

Green GAIN from Reform.
Changes w/ 2025.
January 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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mcrgreenparty.bsky.social
🏳️‍⚧️ Manchester Green Councillor Zoe Marlow attended the Girl Guides against Trans Exclusion protest in Manchester on Saturday

💬 "It was a great day fighting for trans rights! Manchester Green Party will always stand with the trans community."
Manchester Green Councillor Zoe Marlow with activists supporting girl guides against trans exclusion protest in Manchester last Saturday Activists and protesters at the Girl Guides against Trans Exclusion protest in Manchester. They are holding placards and a transgender flag An activist holds a sign saying girls must be partners and comrades. The words are coloured pink, white and blue like the trans flag
January 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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electionmaps.uk
Reform UK now counts as many Tory defectors in its Parliamentary Party as it does original 2024-elected MPs.
electionmaps.uk Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 24d
➡️ | Andrew Rosindell MP (Romford) has defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK.
January 18, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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reformexposed.bsky.social
Rosindell defecting from the Conservatives to Reform UK means that they have a defector that’s been a minister in Tory governments from Major, Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak.

Reform UK and Nigel Farage cannot say they are a break from previous politics.
January 18, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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mcrgreenparty.bsky.social
👇 The government's statement on the rail infrastructure set out a commitment to restoring public trust in large infrastructure projects...

🥀 but it seems they can't even point to Manchester on a map!
January 17, 2026 at 4:34 PM