2026 Holborn and St Pancras by-election
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| Date | October 2026 |
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| Description | A parliamentary seat the Labour Party is more than likely to lose |
The 2026 Holborn and St Pancras by-election was triggered by the announcement on 1 September 2026 by former Prime Minister Keir Starmer that he is resigning from his seat in the House of Commons.[1]
Candidates
Labour Party
The Labour Party said that candidate selection for the by-election will close on 4 September, with a candidate due to be chosen on 9 September following interviews, hustings, and a selection meeting.[2]
Former foreign secretary David Miliband declined to stand in the seat.[3]
Green Party of England and Wales
On 3 September, Green Party of England and Wales leader Zack Polanski announced that he intends to stand in the by-election.[4]
Workers Party
The Workers Party of Britain selected Hussain Shafei as their candidate.[5]
References
- ↑ "Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP"
- ↑ https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/holborn-st-pancras-byelection-date-labour-keir-starmer-b1295417.html
- ↑ https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/andy-burnham-latest-news-prime-minister-parliament-ck0vqbmdd
- ↑ "Zack Polanski seeks to stand for by-election in former PM Starmer's seat"
- ↑ https://candidates.workerspartybritain.org/harrow-road-ward/