Greens select Zack Polanski to run in Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Summary
Zack Polanski, the leader of the Green Party, has been chosen to run in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection on October 8. The seat opened up after former Prime Minister Keir Starmer left parliament. Labour has also selected a candidate, Sagal Abdi-Wali, for the race.Key Facts
- The byelection is scheduled for October 8 due to Keir Starmer leaving his parliamentary seat.
- Zack Polanski won the Green Party’s selection ahead of local councillor Hamza Chowdhury.
- Labour chose Camden council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali as their candidate.
- The Green Party has increased its local councillors in the area from one to ten since May.
- Labour won this seat in the 2024 general election by over 11,000 votes.
- Some Labour members worry about upcoming oil and gas project announcements affecting the campaign.
- Polanski said he has a personal connection to the area, having lived there 20 years ago.
- Labour MP Hannah Spencer noted Labour's strong backing from donations and resources but praised the Green Party’s grassroots support.
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