Gorton and Denton by-election: polls closed in a razor-thin three-way contest
Polls have closed in Manchester's Gorton and Denton by-election, with Labour, Reform UK and the Greens contesting a razor-thin three-way battle. Ballot boxes are arriving as counting begins at Manchester Central and results are not expected for hours. An election observer group reported concerningly high levels of family voting at several polling stations, underscoring the contest's volatility amid campaigning from multiple parties.
