Catalogue Number
NMLH.2026.19.1
Object Name
leaflet
Title
Letter from Patricia Clegg, 5 February 2026
Place
Gorton and Denton
People
Reform Party; Matthew Goodwin; Nigel Farage
Events
Gorton and Denton by-election 2026
Date
2.2026
Description
Election leaflet produced by the Reform Party for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February 2026. Printed on to a grey/cream coloured paper in blue ink. The font has been chosen to look like handwriting. There is a horizontal crease across the centre of the leaflet.
The leaflet takes the form of a letter dated 5 February 2026 from 'a concerned neighbour' Patricia Clegg. The letter notes that Patricia is concerned about her energy prices and how she is moving away from the Labour Party and Kier Starmer because she feels disillusioned by their policies and their treatment of constituents. The letter concludes by noting that Patricia will now be voting Matthew Goodwin and the Reform Party.
The letter is lacking a required imprint, confirming that it has been made for the Reform Party. Residents from Gorton and Denton reported the letter for breaking electoral law, an offence enforcable by local police. A printing firm later apologised for the error and took full responsibility for the mistake which occurred during the printing process.
The name and address of the recipient has been redacted.
The Gorton and Denton by-election was triggered by MP Andrew Gwynne stepping down in January 2026. 11 candidates stood for election, with the race largely centred around Reform's Matthew Goodwin and the Green Party's Hannah Spencer. Spencer won the seat.
