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Zack Polanski selected as Green candidate in two-horse race with Labour for Starmer’s former seat
Confirmed
In Short: Labour and the Green Party are set to contest a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras, with Zack Polanski likely to represent the Greens.
The by-election is expected to be a two-horse race between Labour and the Greens, with Polanski proclaiming, "The by-election for a new MP here is going to be a two-horse race between Labour and the Greens," as reported by The Fitzrovia News. The Green Party's leaflet, which shows a bar chart of current party support, projects Labour leading with 34.6% and the Greens in second place at 30.5%.
Labour's leaflet, half the size of the Green Party's, emphasizes their local record, stating, "we're proud of our record here," according to The Fitzrovia News. Both parties are expected to announce their candidates this week, with a fresh wave of leaflets and door-to-door visits to follow in the weeks leading up to the by-election, which is anticipated to take place in late autumn.
While Labour has a majority on Camden Council, the Greens are the largest opposition group, known as the Green Progressive Alliance. Both parties are out in force, with residents across the Camden side of Fitzrovia receiving the first leaflets seeking their support for the by-election.
What's confirmed
- The by-election is expected to be a two-horse race between Labour and the Greens, with Polanski proclaiming, "The by-election for a new MP here is going to be a two-horse race between Labour and the Greens," as reported by The Fitzrovia News. The Green Party's leaflet, which shows a bar chart of current party support, projects Labour leading with 34.6% and the Greens in second place at 30.5%.
- Labour's leaflet, half the size of the Green Party's, emphasizes their local record, stating, "we're proud of our record here," according to The Fitzrovia News. Both parties are expected to announce their candidates this week, with a fresh wave of leaflets and door-to-door visits to follow in the weeks leading up to the by-election, which is anticipated to take place in late autumn.
- While Labour has a majority on Camden Council, the Greens are the largest opposition group, known as the Green Progressive Alliance. Both parties are out in force, with residents across the Camden side of Fitzrovia receiving the first leaflets seeking their support for the by-election.
What's still developing
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- While yet to be formally selected, Zack Polanski is featured on an A4-sized leaflet with a message to voters in Holborn and St Pancras.
- Zack Polanski the leader of the Green Party in England and Wales and a London Assembly member is likely to be selected as the candidate.