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Scandals have tarnished the party's image

What’s more remarkable, that Labour swept Gorton and Denton; or that the fourth-placed Tories were still winning wards?

It will take more than a pact to win back the radical right

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The Green surge might do more than just upend Labour

The Green surge might do more than just upend Labour

Exclusive polling shows how late the Gorton and Denton by-election was decided

New factors have put Zack Polanski's party neck-and-neck with Labour and Reform

Gorton voters may support the party, but winning over Denton will be harder

Gorton voters may support the party, but winning over Denton will be harder

YouTube video by The New Statesman

But if Shabana Mahmood's gamble fails, Reform will benefit

News, analysis and opinion from the Financial Times on the latest in markets, economics and politics

Podcast Episode · The New Statesman: politics and culture · 30/10/2025 · 24m

Pockets of deprivation can be found in all corners of the country

Plus: the polling which shows how bad it really is

Things aren't so rosy for Britain's Grand Old Party

The issue is low on the agenda for almost all British voters. But the reset could still be a political gift for the government.