Gorton

American

[gawr-tn] / ˈgɔr tn /

noun

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

Gorton British

/ ˈɡɔːtən /

noun

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

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Hannah Spencer took Gorton and Denton for the Greens while Burnham romped to victory in Makerfield for Labour.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Burnham tried to run in Gorton and Denton, and failed.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

Burnham's first attempt to return to Parliament in February's Gorton and Denton by-election was blocked by Labour's ruling National Executive Committee.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

In January a potential opportunity for a return to Westminster arose when Greater Manchester MP Andrew Gwynne announced he was standing down, triggering a by-election in his Gorton and Denton constituency.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

Bill Gorton arrived, put up a couple of days at the flat and went off to Vienna.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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