Polanski faces move to block him from being Greens' election candidate
Hamza Chowdhury has entered the race as local Greens move to challenge Zack Polanski for the party’s nomination, with the winner due Friday.
- On Sunday, Labour leader Miliband rallied activists in Holborn and Pancras to "win back progressive voters" who had switched to the Greens and other parties.
- Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali is the frontrunner for Labour's nomination as expressions of interest close at 8pm tonight, with a formal selection meeting on Thursday 10 September.
- Zack Polanski faces a challenge for the Green Party nomination from Hamza Chowdhury, a councillor for Holborn and Covent Garden who announced his candidacy this morning.
- The Camden Greens will announce their chosen candidate on Friday 11 September, while political analysts suggest the by-election contest between Labour and the Greens could be close.
- Sir Keir secured 18,884 votes in the 2024 general election, significantly ahead of the Greens' 4,030. Miliband told campaigners that "Hope is in the air" regarding Andy's new Government.
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British Indian Rishi Madlani in race to succeed Starmer as UK MP - The Tribune
Rishi Madlani, a sustainable finance professional, on Monday emerged as the only British Indian candidate in the race to succeed former prime minister Keir Starmer as the member of Parliament from his London constituency. The former Labour Party councillor hopes to capitalise on his strong connect with Holborn and St Pancras, having lived in the […]
Holborn and St Pancras by-election date confirmed as Zack Polanski bids to replace Sir Keir Starmer
The Holborn and St Pancras by-election will take place on Thursday, October 8.The confirmation comes after Sir Keir Starmer announced he would leave his seat just before the end of the summer recess.Zack Polanski has officially announced he is running for the Green Party in a bid to become an MP for the first time.While the London Assembly leader is already out on the ground campaigning in the constituency, his candidacy is not yet fully finalis…
Holborn and St Pancras By-Election: Why You Should Bet Against Labour
Labour are odds-on to hold Holborn and St Pancras – but the Greens at 2/1 look tempting, particularly if it’s held after the Budget, and a four-way split isn’t out of the question, says Mark Littlewood.
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The Independent (US)Polanski faces challenge from Green councillor in by-election
The Greens are likely to pose the greatest threat to Labour in the by-election
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