UK By-election Campaign in Gorton and Denton Reaches Final Day

The by-election campaign in Gorton and Denton is in its final day, with a new poll suggesting a very tight race between Reform UK, Greens, and Labour.

25 Feb, 09:11 — 25 Feb, 09:37

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Why this matters

By-elections are often seen as a barometer of public opinion between general elections, testing the popularity of incumbent parties and the strength of opposition or insurgent movements. A close race in Gorton and Denton, particularly with the Greens and Reform UK challenging traditional parties like Labour, could signal significant shifts in the UK political landscape and influence national party strategies.

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets report on the Gorton and Denton by-election campaign reaching its final day, emphasizing the tight race. The Guardian highlights a new poll indicating an "incredibly tight" contest between Reform UK, Greens, and Labour, while the Financial Times focuses on the potential for a Green triumph and its implications for Labour. Coverage is largely aligned on the timing and closeness of the election but shows meaningful differences in its emphasis on specific parties and outcomes.

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

The Guardiancenter-leftlefturgentreports on tight race with multiple contenders

FTcentercenter-rightanalyticalhighlights Green success, critical of Labour's prospects

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage presents a balanced view by highlighting different aspects of the by-election, with one outlet focusing on poll results and the other on potential party implications.

What sources agree on

The by-election campaign in Gorton and Denton is reaching its final day.
The election is considered to be a very tight race.
The Green party is a significant contender in this by-election.
Labour is one of the main parties involved in the by-election.

Where they diverge

Emphasis on specific parties' performance and implications

Focuses on a potential Green triumph and its negative implications for Labour, suggesting the Green vote is not wasted.

The Guardian

Broadly states the race is "incredibly tight" between Reform UK, Greens, and Labour, giving all a credible chance.

Key claims1 agreed · 3 unverified

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The UK by-election campaign in Gorton and Denton reaches its final day.

agreed·FTThe Guardian

An Opinium poll states the Gorton and Denton by-election is 'incredibly tight' between Reform UK, Greens, and Labour.

unverified·The Guardian

A Green triumph in Gorton and Denton would leave Labour 'red-faced'.

Coverage gaps

Mention of the Opinium poll and its specific findings

ReportedThe Guardian

MissingFT

Specific mention of Zack Polanski

ReportedFT

MissingThe Guardian

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How outlets covered this

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The Guardian

Gorton and Denton byelection campaign hits final day with new poll saying it is too close to call who will win – UK politics live

Center

A Green triumph would leave Labour red-faced

Right-leaning

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Key entities

Gorton and Dentonby-election location Labourpolitical party Greenspolitical party Reform UKpolitical party Zack PolanskiGreen party figure Opiniumpolling company UKcountry where election is held

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Guardian · 25 Feb, 09:11|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 25m|Window: 25m

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The Guardian25 Feb, 09:11First to report

Gorton and Denton byelection campaign hits final day with new poll saying it is too close to call who will win – UK politics live

FT25 Feb, 09:37Latest update

A Green triumph would leave Labour red-faced

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FT2d ago

A Green triumph would leave Labour red-faced

Breakthrough in Gorton and Denton would show Zack Polanski’s insurgent party is not a wasted vote in some cases

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The Guardian2d ago

Gorton and Denton byelection campaign hits final day with new poll saying it is too close to call who will win – UK politics live

Opinium poll says it is ‘incredibly tight’ between Reform UK, Greens and Labour and all have a credible chance of winning Good morning. It is the last full day of campaigning in the Gorton and Denton byelection and a new poll is out which suggests – that it is too close to call, and that the Green party, Labour and Reform UK all have a credible chance of winning. The data is a bit more specific than that. Opinium has done the poll for Byline Times and Forward Democracy and the figures show a...

By Andrew Sparrow

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UK By-election Campaign in Gorton and Denton Reaches Final Day

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What sources agree on

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Key claims1 agreed · 3 unverified

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Gorton and Denton byelection campaign hits final day with new poll saying it is too close to call who will win – UK politics live

Center

A Green triumph would leave Labour red-faced

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Gorton and Denton byelection campaign hits final day with new poll saying it is too close to call who will win – UK politics live

A Green triumph would leave Labour red-faced

Read at source (2 outlets)

A Green triumph would leave Labour red-faced

Gorton and Denton byelection campaign hits final day with new poll saying it is too close to call who will win – UK politics live

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