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  "textContent": "\n\n\nVoting has closed for the Gorton and Denton by-election, the results of which could play a pivotal role in Sir Keir Starmer's political future.\n\nConsidered one of the most unpredictable by-elections in recent years, the Greater Manchester constituency has been a three-way battle between Labour, the Greens and Reform UK.\n\nThe contest was triggered after the resignation of Andrew Gwynne, who was a sitting independent following his suspension from the Labour Party.\n\nMr Gwynne won the seat in 2024 with more than half the vote, but had the whip removed after offensive WhatsApp messages of his came to light.\n\nThe mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, was snubbed from running after the Prime Minister’s allies blocked him.\n\nToday was the second parliamentary by-election under Sir Keir's Government, after Sarah Pochin won in Runcorn and Helsby last year.\n\nPolling stations opened at 7am and have closed at 10pm.\n\n**_FOLLOW BELOW FOR LIVE UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT..._**\n\n### RECAP: Today's candidates\n\n\n\n\nThe list of candidates who ran for the Gorton & Denton seat are as follows:\n\n**Nick Buckley** - Advance UK\n\n**Hugo Wils** - Communist League Election Campaign\n\n**Charlotte Cadden** - Conservative Party\n\n**Hannah Spencer** - Green Party\n\n**Angeliki Stogia** - Labour Party\n\n**Jackie Pearcey** - Liberal Democrats\n\n**Dan Clarke** - Libertarian Party\n\n**Matt Goodwin** - Reform UK\n\n**Joseph O'Meachair** - Rejoin EU\n\n**Sebastian Moore** - Social Democratic Party\n\n**Sir Oink A-Lot** - The Official Monster Raving Loony Party\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
  "title": "Gorton and Denton by-election results: Keir Starmer's future hangs in balance as polls close in crucial vote"
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