https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/green-party-leader-zack-polanski-to-stand-in-by-election-for-starmer-s-seatContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/green-party-leader-zack-polanski-to-stand-in-by-election-for-starmer-s-seathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/green-party-leader-zack-polanski-to-stand-in-by-election-for-starmer-s-seat#u63533Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:32 +0000Labour has nominated Sagal Abdi-Wali, the leader of Camden Council and a former child refugee from Somalia, to contest the by-election for Holborn and St Pancras. She will face Green Party leader Zack Polanski in the race to replace former Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The contest occurs under the leadership of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who previously helped Labour secure victories over the Greens in the Greater Manchester Mayoral race and the Makerfield by-election.Why it mattersThe seat became vacant after Keir Starmer stepped down from Parliament. The result will test the current gove https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/green-party-leader-zack-polanski-to-stand-in-by-election-for-starmer-s-seathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/green-party-leader-zack-polanski-to-stand-in-by-election-for-starmer-s-seat#u62589Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:40:15 +0000Green Party leader Zack Polanski is standing as a candidate in the upcoming by-election to fill the parliamentary seat vacated by former Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer stepped down from Parliament, triggering the electoral contest. Polanski confirmed his intention to run, setting up a direct challenge from the Green Party for the vacancy left by the former head of government. Keir Starmer is a British politician, former Prime Minister, and leader of the Labour Party who previously worked as a barrister and served as Director of Public Prosecutions.Why it mattersStarmer led the Labour Par https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/green-party-leader-zack-polanski-to-stand-in-by-election-for-starmer-s-seathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/green-party-leader-zack-polanski-to-stand-in-by-election-for-starmer-s-seat#u57547Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:51:58 +0000Green Party leader Zack Polanski will stand as a candidate in the by-election for the parliamentary seat previously held by former Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This candidacy follows Starmer's decision to step down from Parliament, triggering the electoral contest. Polanski confirmed his intention to run for the position, positioning the Green Party in a direct challenge for the vacancy left by the former head of government.Why it mattersKeir Starmer has vacated his seat in Parliament after serving as Prime Minister. This by-election determines who will represent the constituency in the H