Overview
- Polling day is less than two weeks away in a contest that could carry heavy political consequences for Keir Starmer if Labour fails to hold the seat.
- At a Denton rally, candidate Angeliki Stogia declared “I’m Angeliki, and I’m angry,” casting herself as a defender of Manchester’s diverse communities.
- Labour has deployed Lucy Powell, Ed Miliband, Andy Burnham and Bev Craig to galvanize supporters and counter rising threats.
- Reform UK’s Matt Goodwin is under scrutiny for replacement‑style rhetoric and an endorsement from Tommy Robinson, which Labour is highlighting on the doorstep.
- The Greens, with local candidate Hannah Spencer, pose a credible challenge that could split anti‑Reform votes as local frustration over cuts, homelessness and migration drives volatility.