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Fri 27 Feb 2026 • 09:24

Farage Warns of Growing Green Influence After By-Election Loss in Gorton

Farage Warns of Growing Green Influence After By-Election Loss in Gorton

# Nigel Farage Sounds Alarm as Greens Triumph Over Reform in By-Election

## Tensions Rise After Gorton and Denton Results

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has issued a strong warning following the recent by-election in the Gorton and Denton constituency, where the Green Party outperformed his party. The election took place on Thursday, causing significant concern among right-leaning voters.

The results show that the Green Party's influence is growing, as they successfully defeated Reform UK, raising alarm bells for traditional conservative supporters. Farage expressed his frustration, labeling the outcome "victory for sectarian voting and cheating," reflecting his fears about the integrity of the electoral process.

According to the election monitoring group Democracy Volunteers, "concerningly high levels" of irregularities were noted during the voting. These findings add to the scrutiny surrounding the electoral system and question the legitimacy of results.

This defeat highlights a critical moment for right-wing parties in the UK, as they face increasing competition from more progressive parties like the Greens. The implications of this by-election could be far-reaching for future elections.