Catalogue Number
NMLH.2026.19.2
Object Name
leaflet
Title
VOTE REFORMUK ON 26TH FEBRUARY
Place
Gorton and Denton
People
Reform UK; Matthew Goodwin; Nigel Farage
Events
Gorton and Denton by-election 2026
Date
2.2026
Description
Election leaflet produced by Reform UK for the Gorton and Denton by-election on 26 February 2026. Takes the form of a letter to the household from Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, The header of the letter contains the address of the recipient, which has been redacted, alongside an image of Farage and Reform's candidate, Matt Goodwin in front of a Union Flag. Next to them in white text reads "VOTE REFORMUK ON 26TH FEBRUARY"
The body of the letter, in black ink, details how voting for Matt Goodwin would help to remove then Prime Minister Kier Starmer from Downing Street. The letter discusses some of the other main parties running for election in the constituency, and reasons why voters should not consider them. It then discusses Goodwin's background and some of Reform's policies. The back of the letter has an image of Farage pointing at the reader, next to the heading "WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!" It invites recipients to get in touch with Reform, to join them in campaigning, and also to join Reform.
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.
