https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/labour-wins-holborn-and-st-pancras-by-election-beating-green-leader-zack-polanskiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/labour-wins-holborn-and-st-pancras-by-election-beating-green-leader-zack-polanskihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/labour-wins-holborn-and-st-pancras-by-election-beating-green-leader-zack-polanski#u115777Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:11:26 +0000Labour has successfully defended the north London seat of Holborn and St Pancras in a high-stakes by-election, with candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali defeating Green Party leader Zack Polanski. The victory serves as the first major test for Prime Minister Andy Burnham and reassures his party in the battle for the left of British politics. Despite suffering a dip in support, Labour managed to hold off the left-wing Green challenge following a challenging week for the opposition. Polanski confirmed he intends to remain leader of the Green Party following the defeat.Why it mattersThe electoral contest wa