Labour Outsourced Their Election Loss to Greens and Reform UK Experts
KEY POINTS
- •On February 27, 2026, the Green party won the Gorton and Denton by-election, marking a significant shift in local politics.
- •Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin reportedly conceded defeat to the Greens, who claimed their success as a seismic moment.
- •Labour, under PM Keir Starmer, was pushed into third place, prompting tough reflections on the party's electoral strategy.
On February 27, 2026, Reform UK surprisingly sprinted past Labour into a shiny second place spot in Gorton and Denton, leaving PM Keir Starmer’s Labour team to digest the bitter taste of third place humiliation. Meanwhile, Green party insiders floated their own utopian balloons, crowning the day a 'seismic moment' like a mothball-fresh revolution, though their official spokesperson carefully noted not to 'get ahead' of heartfelt celebrations. Britain Elects tweeted that Matt Goodwin of Reform UK seems to have waved a white flag to the booming Greens, signaling a power shuffle that’s less 'battle royale' and more 'political awkward family reunion.'
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Keir Starmer just got a masterclass in how to drop from second to third without even breaking a sweat. Greens won, Reform UK snatched second, and Labour’s just left wondering if it’s time to try karaoke next.
Labour’s new strategy? Let Reform UK handle second place while Greens steal the spotlight. Three's company, guys.
Green party finally makes waves by overthrowing Labour, who now specialize in hosting awkward third-place podium selfies.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 2/27/2026 | Author: Andrew Sparrow (now) and Adam Fulton (earlier)
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