Sam Habeeb, former Workers Party parliamentary candidate for Ealing North and current Shadow MP campaigner for the constituency, has welcomed the Green Party’s victory in Gorton and Denton, describing the result as “a clear indication that voters are demanding a principled and compassionate alternative to establishment politics.”
Commenting on the outcome, Habeeb said:
“The result in Gorton and Denton demonstrates that people across the country are increasingly disillusioned with traditional political parties that have failed to address the real concerns of ordinary communities. For too long, voters have felt ignored, taken for granted, or represented by politics that prioritises party machinery over public service.”
Habeeb stated that the victory reflects a growing rejection of divisive political narratives and the exhaustion many voters feel towards mainstream political culture.
“Across Britain, people are tired of broken promises, rising inequality, and political leadership that appears disconnected from everyday realities. Communities want honesty, accountability, and representatives who stand firmly for social justice and unity.”
He also raised serious concerns about the impact of Reform Party politics on public discourse in the United Kingdom.
“The Reform Party has contributed to a damaging shift in political culture, where some of its candidates have felt emboldened to attack British communities on the basis of their religion, heritage, or background. Such rhetoric undermines the values of respect and mutual understanding that hold our society together.”
“Allowing political campaigns to target minorities or people of colour for short-term electoral gain harms democracy itself. Britain’s strength lies in its diversity, and responsible leadership must reject attempts to divide communities against one another.”
Habeeb added that the election result shows voters are increasingly rejecting toxic discourse and seeking politics rooted in inclusion and solidarity.
“This outcome sends a powerful message that fear-based campaigning and scapegoating will not provide solutions to the challenges facing working people. The public is looking for constructive leadership that brings communities together rather than pushing them apart.”
He further emphasised that international justice and humanitarian concerns remain central political priorities.
“Issues such as Gaza and wider foreign policy matters will always remain top priorities. British foreign policy must reflect human rights, international law, and moral responsibility. Communities across the UK care deeply about global justice, and their voices deserve to be represented with clarity and consistency.”
Concluding his statement, Habeeb called for a renewed political approach grounded in fairness and democratic accountability.
“The lesson from Gorton and Denton is clear: voters are ready for politics that listens, respects communities, and stands firmly against division at home while advocating justice abroad. The future of British politics must be inclusive, principled, and people-focused.”
Habeeb further added that political change is also gathering momentum locally across West London:
“Ealing and its constituencies are ready to send a clear message to all political parties. Working people here are increasingly turning towards alternative left and socialist candidates who genuinely champion the interests of the working class. Communities in Ealing are no longer satisfied with politics as usual, and soon they will give a lesson to the political establishment by supporting representatives who stand for economic justice, public investment, and true grassroots representation.”
