London voters go to polls for Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Summary
Londoners are voting in a special election to fill the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary seat after Keir Starmer resigned. The main competition is between the Labour Party and the Green Party, with Green Party leader Zack Polanski challenging Labour’s candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali.Key Facts
- The by-election is taking place because Keir Starmer resigned from the seat.
- The Green Party, led by Zack Polanski, poses a strong challenge to Labour’s hold on this seat.
- Labour has held this seat continuously since it was created in 1983.
- The election tests Labour leader Andy Burnham’s ability to regain support after poor local election results.
- Zack Polanski became the Green Party leader in September last year and has helped increase the party’s support in London.
- Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali is a local council leader and refugee from Somalia.
- Polls close at 10 pm local time, with results expected early Friday morning.
- Several other candidates from various smaller parties and independents are also running.
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