Sir Keir Starmer has said the Greens' victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election is "very disappointing" - but he has vowed to fight on.
There was a time when bridging finance had to be explained before it could be considered. It was seen as niche, misunderstood ...
Democrats are growing more confident of winning a majority in the House in the November elections. But the party's agenda remains a work in progress.