Watch Hannah Spencer’s speech in full as Greens win Gorton and Denton by-election

27 Feb 2026 • 8:22 PM MYT
The Independent
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Newly-elected Gorton and Denton MP Hannah Spencer apologised to her customers in her victory speech following the Green Party's historic win in Thursday's (27 February) by-election.

The plumber-turned-parliamentarian, 34, became the party's youngest MP after securing 14,980 votes and overturning Labour's majority.

Ms Spencer lives in Trafford and in her work as a plumber retrofitted houses to make them more energy efficient.

In a message to her clients, she said: “Now, to my customers, I’m sorry, but I think I might have to cancel the work that you have booked in, because I’m heading to Parliament.

“And when I get there, I will make space for everyone doing jobs like mine.

“We will finally get a seat at the table.”