Zack Polanski, a leader of the Green Party in England and Wales, has received backing from local party members to potentially stand as their candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection. The seat became vacant on Monday following the resignation of Keir Starmer. Polanski began campaigning in the area on Tuesday alongside Hannah Spencer, the MP for Gorton and Denton, and is now actively considering a formal run for the position.

While local members have expressed support for his candidacy, Green Party sources have clarified that the final decision regarding the official candidate rests with the local party membership through an internal selection process. The move represents a strategic effort by the Greens to contest a high-profile seat in London. As of now, Polanski has not officially confirmed his candidacy, though his recent public campaigning and the support of local members suggest a strong likelihood of him entering the race.