Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer’s seat

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 3, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer’s seat

Zack Polanski, the leader of the UK's Green Party, announced his intention to stand in the by-election for the Holborn and St Pancras seat vacated by former Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Polanski expressed his connection to the community, stating it embodies what makes London special. This announcement comes after Starmer's resignation as an MP after 11 years.

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