Green party members back Zack Polanski to stand in London byelection
Summary
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party in England and Wales, is supported by local Green members to run as the party’s candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection. The seat became vacant after Keir Starmer left, and the Labor Party is also preparing to select a candidate to try to keep the seat.Key Facts
- Zack Polanski is considering running for Parliament in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection.
- Local Green Party members are expected to support Polanski as the candidate.
- The byelection is caused by Keir Starmer leaving the seat.
- The Green Party has increased membership since Polanski became leader.
- The seat has traditionally been held by the Labour Party, which is preparing to run a candidate.
- Labour will choose their candidate by next Wednesday with applications closing soon.
- Sagal Abdi-Wali is the frontrunner for the Labour candidacy and has a strong local background.
- Labour members are confident they can keep the seat despite recent local election challenges.
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