The by-election in Gorton and Denton, located in the north-west of England, is gaining attention as a potential three-way contest between Labour, Reform UK, and the Green Party of England and Wales.
According to BBC News, this by-election is the second Westminster by-election since the general election, following Reform UK's win in Runcorn and Helsby in Cheshire last May.
The question of who will win the seat has been a topic of discussion, with some believing it could be a tight contest between the three parties.
Background
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, had initially considered running for Labour in this by-election, but was ultimately unable to do so due to bureaucratic strictures within the Labour Party.
This by-election is seen as an important test for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, who has faced a rough start to 2026.
Possible Outcomes
If Labour wins, it will be seen as a significant boost for Sir Keir Starmer, demonstrating the party's ability to win in Greater Manchester without Andy Burnham as their candidate.
A win for Reform UK would highlight their ongoing political momentum, while a loss would point to the limitations of that momentum.
A Green Party win would be historic, marking their first ever victory in a parliamentary by-election.
