Zack Polanski vows to run as Green candidate in Holborn & St Pancras by-election

Zack Polanski announced his desire to be the Green Party’s candidate for the Holborn & St Pancras by-election, citing his years of residence and work in the community. He portrayed the constituency as emblematic of London’s strengths and said the Greens could win by offering a voice free from big-donor influence and party whips. The seat became vacant after Keir Starmer abruptly left the Commons, prompting Labour to defend a long-held stronghold and test the party’s recent polling boost.

Within the local Green branch, rumours of a split have emerged, with some activists pushing for a British-Palestinian or pro-Gaza independent candidate. Labour’s candidate search is under pressure, especially after Tulip Siddiq warned against outsiders parachuting in. The by-election, potentially scheduled for early October, could reshape the political dynamics in Camden and signal broader voter sentiment toward both parties.