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BackGreen leader Zack Polanski aims to catapult himself into the Commons via Starmer’s old seat
Green leader Zack Polanski aims to catapult himself into the Commons via Starmer’s old seat
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Green leader Zack Polanski aims to catapult himself into the Commons via Starmer’s old seat

The Holborn and St. Pancras by-election will be high stakes for both the ruling Labour Party and its left-wing rivals in the Green Party.

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  • Green Party leader Zack Polanski is targeting the Holborn and St.
  • Pancras seat for a by-election bid.
  • The contest is expected to be a significant test for the Labour Party and the Green Party, which has recently recruited former Jeremy Corbyn staffers.

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Why It Matters

The seat of Holborn and St. Pancras was previously held by Keir Starmer. The Green Party has been actively recruiting former staffers of Jeremy Corbyn.

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Green leader Zack Polanski aims to catapult himself into the Commons via Starmer’s old seat

The Holborn and St. Pancras by-election will be high stakes for both the ruling Labour Party and its left-wing rivals in the Green Party.

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Open Questions

  • When will the by-election take place?
  • How will the Labour Party respond to the challenge?

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This article was originally published by Politico EU.

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