Sagal Abdi-Wali says Labour by-election victory is testament to diversity New MP for Holborn and St Pancras said she hoped her win meant people ‘like her’ would feel they belong in Britain. Evening Standard · Oct 9
Labour fends off Green party to win Holborn and St Pancras byelection Victory by Sagal Abdi-Wali in north London seat will reassure Andy Burnham in high-stakes battle for left of British politics The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Greens concede in Holborn by-election, saying Polanski came ‘close second’ Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali was expected to win the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer. Evening Standard · Oct 9
UK politics: Green MP Siân Berry says opponents of Zionism motion were ‘persuaded’ not to fight it because of byelection – as it happened The MP says that passing the motion has done ‘genuine damage; to the party’s reputation The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Counting begins in Holborn and St Pancras as Polanski could come under pressure Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali appears to be ahead in the early stages of tallying the votes in north London. Evening Standard · Oct 9
Holborn and St Pancras by-election result in full: How many votes did Zack Polanski get? How many votes did each candidate get in the north London by-election? Evening Standard · Oct 8
Polls close in by-election to replace Keir Starmer as Holborn and St Pancras MP The north London seat has been a Labour stronghold since its formation in 1983, held by Frank Dobson for 32 years and Sir Keir for 11. Evening Standard · Oct 8
Polls close in Holborn and St Pancras byelection as Labour hopes to retain seat Contest seen as test of Andy Burnham’s ability to unite Labour voters amid threat from Green party’s Zack Polanski The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Irish political parties urge Burnham to intervene over Drumcree parade dispute Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Labour leader Ivana Bacik are among those who signed the letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Evening Standard · Oct 8
Confusion at Holyrood as MSPs reject extending Reform UK's burqa ban debate A DEBATE on Reform UK's proposal to introduce a ban on face coverings descended into confusion at Holyrood after MSPs rejected an attempt to extend proceedings to allow more members to speak The National (Scotland) · Oct 8
SNP councillor seeks ban on far right group's 'military-style' Glasgow Green training AN SNP councillor is looking to ban a new far right group dubbed “Scotland’s version” of the Patriot Platform from holding military-style training sessions on Glasgow Green ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 8
Women protest at Scottish Parliament over Reform UK's burqa ban bid WOMEN have gathered outside of the Scottish Parliament in protest of Reform UK's bid to ban face coverings in public places – with a particular focus on the burqa The National (Scotland) · Oct 8
Northern Ireland cannot risk a second crisis on budget, says Gavin Robinson DUP leader Gavin Robinson pressed Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant over the funding level for the region. Evening Standard · Oct 8
SNP MSP defends Greens appearance at conference despite member backlash AN SNP MSP has defended plans to give the Scottish Greens a platform at the party's annual conference amid backlash from members ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 8
The National (Scotland) · Oct 8 John Swinney draws cross-chamber applause after hitting back at burqa ban calls JOHN Swinney has drawn cross-chamber applause after accusing the Scottish Reform leadership of seeking to divide communities with calls for a burqa ban
Evening Standard · Oct 8 Tory mayor hopeful James Cleverly vows to tackle London's cost of living by banning 'back door taxes' Cleverly plans to look at levies on motorists, homeowners and those paying inflated costs for newbuild properties
The National (Scotland) · Oct 8 'Can I finish my question?': Audience member clashes with Reform MSP in live debate A YOUNG audience member challenged Reform UK Scotland depute leader Thomas Kerr over wealth inequality during a heated exchange on Debate Night
Evening Standard · Oct 8 North London Labour leader blasts Green 'Zionism is racism' motion as 'irresponsible' The former council leader argued the motion would ‘do nothing to bring about peace’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 UK politics: Polls open in Holborn and St Pancras byelection – as it happened Voters choosing replacement for Keir Starmer, who announced he was standing down last month
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Kemi Badenoch Hits Back at Reform Over Debate About Whether Her Mixed-Race Children Are 'English' Kemi Badenoch used her Conservative Party conference keynote to criticise Reform UK comments about race and identity, saying Britain must not question whether Black Britons are English.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 French minister invites UK to ‘come all the way back’ to the EU Finance minister, Roland Lescure, welcomes Burnham’s pledge to explore closer ties with bloc
Evening Standard · Oct 8 Voters go to polls to replace Starmer in Holborn and St Pancras by-election Green Party leader Zack Polanski hopes to win the seat and break Labour’s hold on the north London constituency.
Evening Standard · Oct 8 Holborn and St Pancras by-election LIVE: Zack Polanski urged to resign amid poll defeat and 'Zionism is racism' storm Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali hails north London poll win as victory for diversity and ‘hope’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 Voting opens in high-stakes Holborn and St Pancras byelection Zack Polanski has led energetic campaign for the Greens, while Labour will hope to hold on to Starmer’s old seat
Evening Standard · Oct 7 Andy Burnham issues last minute appeal to Holborn by-election voters as Zack Polanski claims contest ‘close’ Voters go to the polls today as candidates fight to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras