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A Labour MP has described the party's recent by-election loss in Manchester as a "catastrophe," blaming leadership decisions like blocking Andy Burnham and a controversial policy on jury trials. The MP urged Keir Starmer to "start listening to Labour MPs" and return to core party principles to avoid further self-inflicted damage.
The Green Party is reportedly on the verge of a historic by-election victory in Gorton and Denton, a result that could reshape British politics. The potential win highlights Labour's vulnerability and the fragmentation of the traditional two-party system, with Reform UK also emerging as a significant force.
Senior Labour figures are expressing unprecedented confidence in winning the Gorton and Denton by-election, defying typical 'expectation management' strategies. Meanwhile, parliamentary rules are being tested by the Prince Andrew scandal, and the government faces scrutiny over its SEND reforms.
