https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/polls-close-in-holborn-and-st-pancras-by-electionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/polls-close-in-holborn-and-st-pancras-by-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/polls-close-in-holborn-and-st-pancras-by-election#u127597Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:21:45 +0000Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, fending off a challenge from Green Party leader Zack Polanski. Approximately thirty polling stations across the north London constituency opened at 07:00 BST and closed at 22:00 BST, with ballot boxes transported for an overnight count. Abdi-Wali was officially sworn in as the new Member of Parliament on Monday afternoon following the contest. The election serves as a crucial test for UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his ability to unite voters against left-wing challengers.Why it mattersThe by-election was triggere