Labour have today announced that Angeliki Stogia will be their candidate in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.
Labour have today announced that Angeliki Stogia will be their candidate in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election.
Stogia is a current Manchester councillor, and has told residents of Gorton and Denton: “I’m standing to be your Member of Parliament to unite our community and stand up to the divisive polices of Reform.”
Labour claim that this by-election is a direct battle between them and Reform.
Stogia’s candidacy announcement comes following the controversial decision undertaken by Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to block Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from standing in the constituency.
She said:
I have devoted my life to working and campaigning for the people of Manchester and Greater Manchester. In the last 12 years alone, I have a campaigned for good homes, better transport, and a greener Manchester.
Now I’m standing to be your Member of Parliament to unite our community and stand up to the divisive politics of Reform. This is a moment of choice for Gorton and Denton - between a community that stands united or politics that divides neighbour from neighbour. I’m on the side of unity, fairness and hope.
Stogia’s current confirmed rivals for the Gorton and Denton seat are Hannah Spencer (Green Party), Matt Goodwin (Reform UK) and Jackie Pearcey (Liberal Democrats).
The by-election will take place on Thursday 26th February 2026.
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