Can Zack Polanski win Keir Starmer’s old seat?
About this episode
The episode discusses Zack Polanski's candidacy in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection and the challenges facing Reform UK and Nigel Farage.
The Green party leader, Zack Polanski, has confirmed he will stand in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, which was triggered when Keir Starmer announced he was quitting as an MP. It’s going to be a tough race to win, so can he do it? Plus, Reform UK’s conference starts today but it’s been a rough couple of months for the party and Nigel Farage – can he hold it all together?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
People in this episode
Guest: Zack Polanski
Topics covered
- byelection
- Green party
- political race
- Reform UK
- Nigel Farage
Keywords
- Zack Polanski
- Keir Starmer
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Reform UK
- Nigel Farage
- byelection
- Green party
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Reform UK
Places: Holborn and St Pancras
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