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Rory Smith

Fear and loathing in Gorton and Denton

Thursday’s byelection has brought the media circus to town. George the butcher just sighs and poses again for the cameras

Sun 22 Feb 2026

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Catherine Neilan
Labour bill doesn’t go far enough to stop foreign interference in UK politics

Mon 16 Feb 2026

Labour bill doesn’t go far enough to stop foreign interference in UK politics

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