A high-stakes byelection looms in London as the Green Party nominates its leader as the candidate for the vacant Holborn and St Pancras seat, following the departure of former prime minister Keir Starmer. The Green Party leader, who has been chosen to contest the race, acknowledges his party’s underdog status but insists Labour can still be defeated in the upcoming vote. The seat’s vacancy, created by Starmer’s resignation from Parliament, adds urgency to the campaign ahead of the October 8 ballot. With political fortunes at play, the outcome could signal shifting dynamics in the area’s representation.
Leader says his party is underdog in race for Keir Starmer’s former seat but he is confident Labour can be beatenUK politics live – latest updatesZack Polanski, the Green party leader, has been selected as its candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras byelection on 8 October.The seat became vacant this month when the former prime minister Keir Starmer announced he was leaving parliament. Continue reading...
