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Holborn and St Pancras by-election gets under way as polls open
Overview
Voting has begun in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election to choose a new MP following Sir Keir Starmer's decision to step down. Around 30 polling stations opened across the north London constituency at 07:00 BST and will close at 22:00 BST, with 15 candidates contesting the seat.
Key points
- Voting is under way in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.
- The seat became vacant after former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer stood down to focus on international affairs.
- Around 30 polling stations opened at 07:00 BST and will close at 22:00 BST.
- Fifteen candidates, including one independent, are standing in the election.
- Voters are required to show an acceptable form of photographic ID.