Green Party Defeats Labour in U.K. Special Election, in Blow to Starmer
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by Michael D. ShearFebruary 27, 2026
The result marks the first time the Greens have won a British parliamentary by-election and signals the frustration of left-leaning voters with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/27/2026