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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