Is this the nastiest Manchester by-election ever?

The Gorton and Denton by-election has turned into a right ruckus, with fierce competition and no shortage of drama. The three main candidates from Labour, the Green Party, and Reform UK have been at each other’s throats, leading to everything from police complaints to the unsettling sight of an effigy outside a school. Labour’s Angeliki Stogia, the late on the scene candidate, faces an uphill battle amid scandal, while the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer and Matt Goodwin from Reform UK are rallying for a change.

As campaigns heat up, each party has resorted to fiery accusations, with claims of racist beliefs and chaos within Labour’s ranks. Amid all this contention, some strange and aggressive tactics have emerged, underscoring the charged atmosphere. With major party figures rallying support, Labour’s loss could have dire consequences for Keir Starmer. Voters are urged to research the eleven candidates vying for a £93,904 salary before heading to the polls next Thursday.

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