Zack Polanski seeks to stand for by-election in former PM Starmer's seat
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has announced his intention to run for the by-election in the Holborn and St Pancras constituency. The seat was vacated by former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who resigned to focus on international affairs.
Why it matters
This by-election represents a significant test for the Green Party's ability to challenge Labour in a traditional stronghold.
Image source, Anadolu via Getty Images Image caption, Zack Polanski has not been an MP in the UK Parliament before
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has confirmed he wants to stand in the by-election brought about by Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as an MP.
Polanski, who is currently a London Assembly member but not a member of Parliament, said he was "so excited by the prospect" of being the first Green MP of Holborn and St Pancras.
The Greens are targeting the seat, until now a Labour stronghold, after coming second to Labour in the area in local elections earlier this year.
Sir Keir announced on Tuesday that he was quitting as MP for the London constituency, two months after he stood down as prime minister, setting up a challenging by-election for his successor Andy Burnham.
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