Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGreen Party leader Zack Polanski has announced his intention to stand in the upcoming Holborn and St Pancras by-election. The contest was triggered by Sir Keir Starmer stepping down as an MP to focus on international affairs and tackling violence against women and girls. Sir Keir was succeeded as prime minister and Labour leader by Andy Burnham in July after losing party support. The Green Party is anticipated to pose the primary challenge to Labour, which has held the inner London seat since 1983. In the 2024 general election, Labour's majority in the constituency fell sharply as independent and Green candidates gained support over Gaza policy concerns. In fullZack Polanski announces he will stand in Holborn and St Pancras by-electionMore 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

Former PM says it is right time to go, which will trigger byelection that Greens’ Zack Polanski could target

Greens will target former prime minister’s seat in central London byelection