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

Four months ago in Gorton & Denton, it collapsed by 25 points.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 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

Refusing to allow Burnham to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, it said the cost to the party of a mayoral election to replace him would be "disproportionate".

From BBC ● May 12, 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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