Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePolling expert Sir John Curtice has warned that the upcoming Holborn and St Pancras by-election could be a “make or break” test for Green Party leader Zack Polanski. The contest was triggered by the decision of Sir Keir Starmer to step down as an MP to focus on new work in international affairs. Prof Curtice compared the situation to Andy Burnham's recent by-election in Makerfield, noting that the seat presents a tough test for the Greens given Labour's historical strength. He said that Mr Polanski has “got a chance” of winning the by-election, but it is “probably not a high chance”.Labour remains the favourite to win the constituency it has held since 1983, though opposition to the party's stance on Gaza could affect its support. In fullHolborn and St Pancras by-election could be ‘make or break’ for Zack Polanski, top pollster warnsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Expert weighs in on Polanski’s chances of winning Starmer’s old seat
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePolling expert Sir John Curtice has warned that the upcoming Holborn and St Pancras by-election could be a “make or break” test for Green Party leader Zack Polanski. The contest was triggered by the decision of Sir Keir Starmer to step down as an MP to focus on new work in international affairs. Prof Curtice compared the situation to Andy Burnham's recent by-election in Makerfield, noting that the seat presents a tough test for the Greens given Labour's historical strength. He said that Mr Polanski has “got a chance” of winning the by-election, but it is “probably not a high chance”.Labour remains the favourite to win the constituency it has held since 1983, though opposition to the party's stance on Gaza could affect its support. In fullHolborn and St Pancras by-election could be ‘make or break’ for Zack Polanski, top pollster warnsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
