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Labour wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election against Green challenge
Overview
Labour has won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, with Camden council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali holding the north London seat. The party successfully saw off a challenge from Green Party leader Zack Polanski, although Labour's majority was significantly reduced. The contest was triggered following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as an MP.
Key points
- Labour won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, retaining the north London seat.
- Camden council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali held the seat for Labour.
- The Green Party mounted a strong challenge led by its leader, Zack Polanski.
- Labour's majority was slashed compared to previous results.
- The by-election was triggered after former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stepped down as an MP.