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Zack Polanski

Leader of the Green Party, Green Party

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Politics

Green leader Polanski targets Starmer's old seat in by-election bid

Zack Polanski announced his intention to contest Holborn and St Pancras, turning a routine Labour succession into a competitive fight for a party that gained ground in May's local elections.

By Clara Devereux · 3 September 2026 · 10 min read

Politics

Starmer faces leadership test as 2026 brings elections, migration reforms and China visit

May local elections will measure Reform UK's poll lead and Labour's resilience, while the King's Speech, ECHR negotiations and a high-stakes China trip define Starmer's second year.

By Marek Jankowski · 19 December 2025 · 10 min read