Lucy Powell, Labour Deputy Leader since 2025, is in the news after calling for more focus on Greater Manchester after recent election setbacks.
Labour's safe seat in Gorton and Denton is under threat ahead of a February by-election, with Reform UK and Greens mounting strong campaigns. Labour's decision to block Andy Burnham's candidacy has sparked internal dissent and concerns about electoral prospects, amid wider political instability and voter disillusionment.
Reform UK's candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection, Matt Goodwin, has been criticized for comments suggesting women should have children earlier and for making remarks about gender and education. His past proposals and statements have sparked accusations of misogyny and divisiveness, drawing widespread political and public condemnation.
Keir Starmer's government is under intense pressure following a series of crises, including the departure of key aides, internal party dissent, and controversy over appointments linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for Starmer's resignation, but the Prime Minister survived a week of turmoil, with support from senior figures. Meanwhile, UK politics remains volatile as investigations and internal conflicts unfold.
Hannah Spencer, a Green Party candidate and former plumber, won a parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, overturning nearly a century of Labour dominance. The result signals a significant shift in voter sentiment and challenges for Labour's leadership amid broader political fragmentation in Britain.
Labour suffered a significant defeat in the Gorton and Denton by-election, with the Greens winning a seat Labour had held for nearly a century. Lucy Powell suggests Burnham's popularity could have helped Labour retain the seat, highlighting internal party disagreements and strategic missteps.
Avi Lewis has been elected leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, promising to rebuild the party after its worst electoral losses. Lewis, known for his anti-Zionist stance and family political legacy, campaigned on principles including affordability and the environment. His victory signals a shift in the party's direction.