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Green Party Leader to Contest Starmer’s By‑Election

Green Party leader Zach Palansky announced he will stand in the by‑election triggered by former Labour leader Keir Starmer’s resignation as MP for Hounslow and St. Pancras in North London. Labour said it will close nominations for potential candidates by noon tomorrow. Starmer previously held the seat with a majority of more than 11,500 votes in the last election.

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The essential points

  1. 01Green Party leader Zach Palansky will contest the by‑election in Hounslow and St. Pancras after Keir Starmer steps down.
  2. 02Labour will close nominations for the seat by noon tomorrow, leaving candidates to decide quickly.
  3. 03Starmer previously held the seat with a majority of over 11,500 votes in the last election.
  4. 04The by‑election will determine the next MP for the North London constituency.
The full brief

Green Party leader Zach Palansky announced he will stand in the by‑election triggered by former Labour leader Keir Starmer’s resignation as MP for Hounslow and St. Pancras in North London.

Labour said it will close nominations for potential candidates by noon tomorrow. Starmer previously held the seat with a majority of more than 11,500 votes in the last election.