Politics · Green party members back Zack Polanski to stand in London byelection
Green party leader Zack Polanski stands in Holborn and St Pancras byelection
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The byelection triggered by Keir Starmer's resignation as prime minister reshapes the political contest in a central London seat, with the Green party positioning itself as a challenger to Labour in a constituency where it has gained ground.
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green party in England and Wales, is standing for the Holborn and St Pancras byelection following Keir Starmer's resignation as MP. Local Green party members backed Polanski on Wednesday as their candidate for the seat. Polanski, who has lived and worked in the constituency, is framing the contest as a direct fight between Labour and the Greens, with economic hardship and wealth inequality at the centre of his campaign. He told the Camden New Journal that voters will receive representation focused on addressing the cost of living crisis and tackling extreme wealth concentration.
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Zack Polanski is leader of the Green party in England and Wales
SINGLE SOURCEZack Polanski is standing for the Holborn and St Pancras byelection
SINGLE SOURCEThe Holborn and St Pancras byelection is following Keir Starmer's resignation as MP
SINGLE SOURCELocal Green party members backed Polanski as their candidate for the seat on Wednesday
NO SOURCEPolanski has lived and worked in the Holborn and St Pancras constituency
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Guardian Politics ·