Greens pick local plumber to win Gorton & Denton

Hannah Spencer was today announced as the Green Party candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election. 

Hannah, 34, is a plumber, local councillor and has lived in Greater Manchester all her life. 

“I work as a plumber, something I’ve done since leaving education at 16. I’m training to become a plasterer too. I’ve lived in the constituency and still work here. So, I know the issues and what people want to change. 

“This is a crucial by-election. The choice is clear – Green v Reform. Hope v hate. 

“Only the Green Party can stop Reform in this by election. 

“I want to thank every single member and supporter who has already been out on the doorstep listening to voters. 

“We know Labour’s vote is in free fall. They have banned their own Mayor from standing. The Labour government has abandoned voters in Gorton and Denton and failed to tackle the cost-of-living crisis 

“I will be meeting voters day and night for these next few, short weeks of this vital campaign making the case for hope. 

“Reform have chosen a candidate that will divide our community. He doesn’t even think many of the people who live and work here are even British. 

“I will bring the people of Gorton and Denton together.  

“With their support, I will join my Green MP colleagues in the House of Commons, hold the government to account and demand action to push down costs, raise wages and bring desperately needed investment into our community.” 

Green Party leader Zack Polanski said: “Hannah Spencer will be a brilliant MP for the people of Gorton and Denton. I’m a Mancunian and know when someone genuinely wants to roll up their sleeves and work for the community. Hannah is that person. 

“We have just days to stop Reform and make hope normal again.” 

NOTES TO EDITORS 

Hannah Spencer biography:

Hannah is Leader of the Green Party Group on Trafford Council 

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Greens pick local plumber to win Gorton & Denton

Hannah Spencer was today announced as the Green Party candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election. 

Hannah, 34, is a plumber, local councillor and has lived in Greater Manchester all her life. 

“I work as a plumber, something I’ve done since leaving education at 16. I’m training to become a plasterer too. I’ve lived in the constituency and still work here. So, I know the issues and what people want to change. 

“This is a crucial by-election. The choice is clear – Green v Reform. Hope v hate. 

“Only the Green Party can stop Reform in this by election. 

“I want to thank every single member and supporter who has already been out on the doorstep listening to voters. 

“We know Labour’s vote is in free fall. They have banned their own Mayor from standing. The Labour government has abandoned voters in Gorton and Denton and failed to tackle the cost-of-living crisis 

“I will be meeting voters day and night for these next few, short weeks of this vital campaign making the case for hope. 

“Reform have chosen a candidate that will divide our community. He doesn’t even think many of the people who live and work here are even British. 

“I will bring the people of Gorton and Denton together.  

“With their support, I will join my Green MP colleagues in the House of Commons, hold the government to account and demand action to push down costs, raise wages and bring desperately needed investment into our community.” 

Green Party leader Zack Polanski said: “Hannah Spencer will be a brilliant MP for the people of Gorton and Denton. I’m a Mancunian and know when someone genuinely wants to roll up their sleeves and work for the community. Hannah is that person. 

“We have just days to stop Reform and make hope normal again.” 

NOTES TO EDITORS 

Hannah Spencer biography:

Hannah is Leader of the Green Party Group on Trafford Council 

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Green peer calls for fan boycott of USA world cup venues due to fears of ICE


by Green Party

Green Party peer, Baroness Jenny Jones said:

“The horrific shooting of innocent people by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raises big concerns about the security of people from this country visiting the USA, especially if they are victims of racial profiling by ICE agents. President Trump and his administration have lied on behalf of ICE and given them backing for acting illegally and killing people who they then labels as “domestic terrorists”. As someone who was on the Met Police’s domestic extremism database for several years, along with thousands of others, that does not seem like a safe country to visit. 

“The proposed new rules on handing over 5 years of your social media history along with passwords for all your emails and other apps, will also put off many fans. As will President Trumps view that over 450 British soldiers who died in Afghanistan were not really fighters. This world cup should be a great event for British football fans like myself, but I hope others see the sense of watching these games from the safety of your own home, or a screen in the local park.”

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Green peer calls for fan boycott of USA world cup venues due to fears of ICE


by Green Party

Green Party peer, Baroness Jenny Jones said:

“The horrific shooting of innocent people by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raises big concerns about the security of people from this country visiting the USA, especially if they are victims of racial profiling by ICE agents. President Trump and his administration have lied on behalf of ICE and given them backing for acting illegally and killing people who they then labels as “domestic terrorists”. As someone who was on the Met Police’s domestic extremism database for several years, along with thousands of others, that does not seem like a safe country to visit. 

“The proposed new rules on handing over 5 years of your social media history along with passwords for all your emails and other apps, will also put off many fans. As will President Trumps view that over 450 British soldiers who died in Afghanistan were not really fighters. This world cup should be a great event for British football fans like myself, but I hope others see the sense of watching these games from the safety of your own home, or a screen in the local park.”

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Zack Polanski responds to Andy Burnham being blocked from standing in upcoming by-election


by Green Party

Responding to the news that the Labour Party have blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the upcoming by-election in Gorton and Denton, Zack Polanski said,

“I’ve said for many months now that we’re not here to be disappointed with Labour, but to replace them. As days pass and Labour seemingly finds new ways to disappoint people, I remain focused on growing the Green Party. At the upcoming by-election in Gorton and Denton, it’s become clear that the Greens are the only progressive party capable of taking on and beating Reform. We already have activists on the ground, and we welcome any friends in Labour to support our campaign to keep Reform out of Manchester’s politics. Let’s go!”

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