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Holborn by-election greens lose
Greens lose Holborn seat as Polanski faces leadership pressure.
In brief
Greens lose Holborn seat as Polanski faces leadership pressure. Labour won Holborn and St Pancras by-election by over 3,000 votes, ending Green leader Zack Polanski's leadership ambitions after his stance on Israel drew criticism. Originally reported by LADbible.
By-election result
Labour won Holborn and St Pancras by-election by over 3,000 votes, ending Green leader Zack Polanski's leadership ambitions.
Green Party defeat
Green Party conceded defeat before official result, saying they would come second.
“It is clear now we will come a close second”
Voting breakdown
Sagal Abdi-Wali won 12,292 votes to Polanski's 8,928, with Conservative Ewan Camron third at 1,992.
Leadership pressure
Polanski's stance on Israel led to criticism, with Green Party members voting to declare Zionism racism.
Aftermath
Green Party faces calls to reverse policy, with Labour urging them to hold the party accountable on housing and climate.
“Taking the fight to Labour in one of its safest seats shows just how far the Greens have come”
The big picture
Labour won Holborn and St Pancras by-election by over 3,000 votes, ending Green leader Zack Polanski's leadership ambitions after his stance on Israel drew criticism.
