The Green Party’s ruling executive committee has voted against a proposal to postpone the party's annual conference. The request was initiated by Zack Polanski, the party's deputy leader, who is currently campaigning for the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary seat—a constituency previously held by Keir Starmer.

According to reports, the primary motivation behind the request was a concern that holding a major party event just one week before the byelection would dilute campaign resources and distract from Polanski’s electoral efforts. While party officials have characterized the request as a logistical concern raised by staff members, The Guardian reports that Polanski himself supported the postponement. The executive committee, which consists of approximately 25 voting members, ultimately rejected the motion, meaning the conference will proceed as originally scheduled.

The situation highlights internal strategic tensions regarding how the party balances its national organizational requirements with the demands of high-profile local election campaigns. There is some ambiguity regarding the origin of the request; while official party statements point toward staff concerns, internal reporting suggests the push for the delay was driven by the leadership level. The rejection of the proposal ensures that the party's annual gathering will take place in the immediate lead-up to the byelection, forcing the campaign to operate concurrently with the national conference.