Gorton

American  

[gawr-tn] / ˈgɔr tn /

noun

1. John Grey, 1911–2002, Australian political leader: prime minister 1968–71.

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Gorton British  

/ ˈɡɔːtən /

noun

1. Sir John Grey. 1911–2002, Australian statesman; prime minister (1968–71)

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Example Sentences

Farage's call for change to voting rules comes days after concerns were raised at the Gorton and Denton by-election about so-called family voting, which is where a family member is seen to be influencing somebody else's vote, for example by entering the polling booth with them.

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A spokesperson for the official running the Gorton and Denton by-election said "no such issues" had been reported by polling station staff and added that Democracy Volunteers should have raised any concerns during polling hours.

From BBC

Andy Burnham would probably have won the Gorton and Denton by-election had he been allowed to stand, Labour's deputy leader has said.

From BBC

But, as Polanski and his newest MP Hannah Spencer celebrate a very impressive victory in Gorton and Denton, and Farage's party chalks up pushing Labour into third place, there are parallels between the leaders and the parties - even if it seems bonkers.

From BBC

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is to press ahead with reforms to the asylum and immigration system, despite the loss of a once-safe Labour seat to the Greens in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

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