Social Democratic Party announce candidate for Gorton and Denton by-election

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced Sebastian Moore as its candidate for the forthcoming Gorton and Denton parliamentary by-election.

Mr Moore currently serves as the SDP’s Northwest Chair and has played a key role in building the party’s presence across the region. After spending several years working abroad, he returned to the UK in 2022 and made Manchester his home. He previously stood as the SDP candidate for Manchester Central at the 2024 General Election.

Professionally, Mr Moore has worked in education and is also a volunteer at Burnage food bank. The party says his experience has given him first-hand insight into the challenges facing local communities, including housing pressures, employment opportunities and the rising cost of living.

Announcing his candidacy, Sebastian Moore said: “I’m standing in this by-election to set out a positive vision for our area and our country. If we want to rebuild Britain, we have to start in places like Gorton and Denton: improving housing, strengthening social cohesion, and creating meaningful work, with communities empowered to drive the change that’s needed. I’m proud to be standing in the city I now call home.”

SDP leader William Clouston praised Mr Moore’s work within the party and his understanding of the region.

“Sebastian has been tireless in building our party across the Northwest. He understands the concerns of working people in constituencies like Gorton & Denton - on housing, on jobs, on the cost of living. He provides a serious alternative.”

The current candidates for the Gorton and Denton by-election are: Matt Goodwin for Reform UK, Hannah Spencer for the Green Party, Jackie Pearcey for the Liberal Democrats and Sebastian Moore for the Social Democratic Party.