Sir John Curtice: Greens' win means future of British politics is more uncertain than ever

February 27, 2026

Not only did Hannah Spencer become the first Green to win a by-election, she won it well.

Previous Article
Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election, pushing Labour into third place
Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election, pushing Labour into third place

Labour, which took the seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, came behind Reform UK.

Next Article
Chris Mason: Green Party win will prompt soul searching within Labour and questions for Starmer
Chris Mason: Green Party win will prompt soul searching within Labour and questions for Starmer

The prime minister is facing questions about whether Labour's focus on Reform left them exposed among some...