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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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

The body previously blocked Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election in February, but the BBC understands that the prime minister will not seek to block him this time around.

From BBC • May 15, 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

If Burnham had stood in the Gorton and Denton by-election, he would have had to step down as Greater Manchester mayor.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The wire was a cable from Bill Gorton, saying he was arriving on the France.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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