Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Green Leader Polanski Targets Starmer’s Vacated Parliament Seat
Zack Polanski leads Britain’s Green Party.
He plans to run for parliament in Holborn and St Pancras.
Keir Starmer previously held the seat for Labour.
Polanski says Labour supports corporations and big money, while he would support people and communities.
The Greens think they have a chance because they have gained support from Labour’s left.
In the previous election, an independent candidate focused on opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza won nearly 19% of the vote.
The Green candidate received more than 10%.
The Greens also recently won a surprise by-election in Greater Manchester.
A recent poll showed Labour and Reform UK tied at 23%, with the Conservatives on 20% and the Greens on 13%.
Zack Polanski said he will contest Holborn and St Pancras for the Green Party.
The constituency was previously held by former Labour prime minister Keir Starmer.
The Greens hope to gain the seat after winning support from Labour’s left.
An independent Gaza-war critic won nearly 19% in the previous election, while the Greens exceeded 10%.
A YouGov poll put Labour and Reform UK on 23%, the Conservatives on 20%, and the Greens on 13%.
- Who
- Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, plans to contest the seat previously held by Keir Starmer.
- What
- Polanski intends to stand as the Green candidate for a parliamentary seat.
- When
- The announcement was reported on September 3; the report also refers to the previous election and a Wednesday YouGov poll.
- Where
- Holborn and St Pancras, London.
- Why
- Polanski says he wants to oppose Labour’s support for corporations and big money and represent people and communities; the Greens also see an opportunity after gaining support from Labour’s left.
Polanski and the Greens
Labour’s Position
Political representation
Polanski and the Greens
Polanski says Labour stands up for corporations and big money, while he would stand up for people and communities.
Labour’s Position
The article does not provide a response or stated position from Labour.
Prospects in Holborn and St Pancras
Polanski and the Greens
The Greens see an opportunity after an independent candidate won nearly 19% and the Green candidate exceeded 10% in the previous election.
Labour’s Position
Starmer held the constituency comfortably in 2024, although Labour’s vote share was much reduced.
- Candidate
- Zack Polanski
- Party
- Green Party
- Constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Previous holder
- Keir Starmer
- Previous election result
- An independent candidate received nearly 19%; the Green candidate received more than 10%.
- Latest YouGov poll
- Labour 23%, Reform UK 23%, Conservatives 20%, Greens 13%.
- Recent Green Party success
- A surprise by-election victory in Greater Manchester.