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Courts · CamdenLabour Wins Holborn and St Pancras By-election, Greens Debate Campaign Strategy
Labour secured victory in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election with 45% of the vote. The Green Party, achieving a 33% share and a 22-point increase from the last general election, faced internal debate regarding their campaign strategy and the impact of a recent 'Zionism is racism' motion passed at their conference.
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Zack Polanski faces leadership questions after Holborn byelection defeat
Zack Polanski has lost the Holborn and St Pancras byelection to Labour. The result, following controversy over a motion equating Zionism with racism, has intensified questions about his leadership of the Green Party.
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Courts · CamdenSagal Abdi-Wali elected MP for Holborn and St Pancras
Sagal Abdi-Wali has been elected as the new Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras following a by-election. The Labour candidate, who also leads Camden Council, secured 45% of the vote. The Green Party saw a significant increase in their vote share, tripling it from the general election.
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Courts · LondonGeorge Galloway contests London byelection from abroad
George Galloway is standing in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection without having visited the constituency or the UK since the campaign began. He has been posting extensively on social media from Russia, China and South Africa.
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Courts · CamdenFifteen candidates vie in Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Fifteen candidates are contesting the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, with campaigns focusing on local jobs, housing affordability, crime reduction, and climate action. Key issues raised include the cost of living, police presence, and the housing crisis.
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Community Safety · CamdenGreen Party leader banned from Israel after Zionism motion
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been banned from entering Israel after his party passed a motion defining Zionism as supporting an 'ethnonationalist Jewish state'. The move has drawn criticism from Jewish groups and concerns from voters in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.
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Met Police Arrests Amid Holborn and St Pancras By-election Clashes
The Metropolitan Police has made several arrests following conflicts during the Holborn and St Pancras by-election campaign. Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman stated that political parties require space to campaign lawfully, as the force prepares for a challenging week with multiple planned protests.
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Met Police Warns of Multiple London Protests This Week
London faces a busy week with several planned protests, including pro-Palestine marches on October 7 and 10, and a commemoration of the Battle of Cable Street. The Metropolitan Police has issued a warning and stated it will take a robust approach to manage the events and prevent disorder.
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Community Safety · CamdenPolanski calls for rent freeze and Palestine Action status review
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has called for a three-year emergency brake on private rents, stating that electoral victories push Labour towards a more progressive agenda. He also urged for the revocation of Palestine Action's status as a banned terrorist organisation.
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Courts · CamdenSagal Abdi-Wali condemns Reform UK rhetoric ahead of by-election
Sagal Abdi-Wali, Labour's candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election and current leader of Camden council, has spoken out against remarks made by Reform UK's Zia Yusuf. She expressed concern that such rhetoric could deter young people from entering public life.
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Courts · CamdenRestore Britain candidate's nominator made antisemitic remarks
Patrick McGinnis, who nominated Restore Britain's candidate for the Camden by-election, made antisemitic remarks in a 2024 video, stating 'Jewish ideas have ruined the country' and 'Zionists control the media'. The video was posted online from a National Housing Party account.
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Courts · CamdenGeorge Galloway contests by-election from South Africa
George Galloway is contesting the Holborn and St Pancras by-election from South Africa, his party stated. He is awaiting confirmation from the Home Office to campaign on the ground. Galloway and his wife were previously stopped by counter-terrorism officers at Gatwick Airport.
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Courts · CamdenHolborn and St Pancras by-election: Nine candidates confirmed
Nine candidates will contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on October 8. The seat, which has been held by Labour since 1983, covers much of Camden.
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Courts · CamdenEwan Cameron to contest Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Former Camden councillor Ewan Cameron has been selected by the Conservative Party to contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on 8 October. He will face Labour and Green Party candidates for the seat vacated by Keir Starmer.
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Courts · CamdenCamden Councillor Challenges Polanski for Holborn & St Pancras Green Seat
Camden councillor Hamza Chowdhury is challenging Zack Polanski for Green Party selection in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. The vote is scheduled for October 8, with Labour also finalising its candidate from three local councillors.
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