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Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat

Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat

Summary

Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party and a London Assembly member, has been chosen as the party's candidate for the upcoming by-election in the Holborn and St Pancras area. The election is set for October 8, following Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to leave his seat to focus on international work.

Key Facts

  • Zack Polanski was selected by Camden Green Party members to run in the by-election.
  • The by-election is in Holborn and St Pancras, an area in London.
  • The election will take place on October 8.
  • Sir Keir Starmer, who used to hold this seat, stepped down to work on international affairs.
  • The Labour Party has held this seat since 1983.
  • Labour’s candidate for the by-election is Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali.
  • Polanski is the leader of the Green Party and a member of the London Assembly.
  • Polanski wants to win despite being seen as the underdog.
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