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Greens Stun Labour in Historic Gorton & Denton Upset

  The Green Party's Hannah Spencer joyous after the results of the Gorton and Denton by-election were announced Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been dealt a significant political setback after the Green Party captured Gorton and Denton, a Greater Manchester seat Labour had held for nearly a century. The by‑election result pushed Labour into third place, behind both the Greens and Reform UK, highlighting growing fractures in Britain’s traditional two‑party landscape. Green candidate Hannah Spencer secured the victory with a commanding share of the vote, marking the party’s first parliamentary by‑election win in northern England. Reform UK finished second, while Labour’s unusually weak performance intensified pressure on Starmer amid ongoing political turbulence and calls for stronger leadership.  The loss of such a long‑standing Labour stronghold underscores shifting voter sentiment and raises questions about the party’s ability to maintain its traditional base. Analysts have...

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Scarborough Pub Shooting Leaves 12 Injured, Suspects Remain at Large

A tragic shooting unfolded late Friday night at a pub near Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto, leaving 12 people injured. The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. at the Piper Arms Pub, located on Progress Avenue. Toronto police reported that six of the victims sustained gunshot wounds, though none of the injuries are life-threatening. The victims range in age from their 20s to mid-50s.

Authorities have identified three male suspects who entered the pub and opened fire. The suspects were last seen fleeing the scene in a silver car, with one reportedly wearing a black balaclava. A command post has been established near the pub as police continue their investigation. Progress Avenue remains closed between Ellesmere Road and Highway 401.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow expressed her concern, stating that all necessary resources have been deployed to apprehend the suspects. She extended her thoughts to the victims and their families.

This incident has left the community shaken, as the pub was celebrating its grand opening on the night of the shooting. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.


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