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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.
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.
Hounslow Council is now under minority Labour control after Councillor Gurbachan Athwal was arrested and charged with fraud. Opposition parties are calling for constitutional changes to be halted.
Hounslow Labour Councillor Gurbachan Singh Athwal has been charged with fraud by abuse of position. The charges relate to his former role as treasurer for Sri Guru Singh Sabha Southall between 2014 and 2022.
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.

Hackney Council's Labour opposition has accused the ruling Green administration of neglecting local concerns and deviating from their election promises. The Greens, led by Mayor Zoë Garbett, are focusing on international issues and new inspection methods, while Labour calls for attention to repairs and resident services.
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.