By GB News (Politics) | Created at 2026-09-03 08:01:30 | Updated at 2026-09-03 08:51:09
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Zack Polanski has confirmed he will stand as the Green Party's candidate for the by-election in Holborn and St Pancras.
The London Assembly member, who celebrated the one year anniversary of his election to lead the party this week, said he was "ready to fight" for the seat left vacant following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer.
Mr Polanski told the Camden New Journal: "I have lived and worked in this community over many years, I know it well and I love it.
"It represents so many of the things that make London so special. I am so excited by the prospect of representing this place in Parliament."
Under the party's internal rules, Mr Polanski must still be officially selected by local Green members.
However, this is unlikely to be a hurdle as Lorna Jane Russell, the leader of the Greens on Camden Council, confirmed she will not stand, leaving no obvious local party candidate in the running.
Mr Polanski said: "Holborn and St Pancras has everything that’s the best of our country and so much potential. But for too long now it’s been held back by governments who have failed to make the changes to improve people’s lives.
“We know that the Greens can win here, and by electing me, voters will have someone who will always fight their corner, never scared of big donors or the party whip. Too often Labour has stood up for corporations and big money. I will stand up for people struggling to pay their bills."
Zack Polanski will stand toi be the party's candidate in the north London seat
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