Counting under way in Holborn and St Pancras byelection – UK politics live
The Guardian UK's headline. Reported by The Guardian UK, The Guardian World.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Guardian, counting is under way in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection in north London, with results expected from 2.30am BST. The poll is to choose a replacement for former PM Keir Starmer. The Guardian listed the candidates as Sagal Abdi-Wali for Labour, Zack Polanski for the Green party, Ewan Cameron for the Conservatives, and Peter Newman for Reform UK. The Guardian reported that the seat is normally a Labour stronghold, which Starmer won with a majority of 11,500 at the 2024 general election. The sources supplied do not report a result.
Key points
- The Guardian reported that results are expected from 2.30am BST in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection.
- The Guardian listed Sagal Abdi-Wali as the Labour candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection.
- The Guardian reported that Keir Starmer won the seat with a majority of 11,500 at the 2024 general election.
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Counting under way in Holborn and St Pancras byelection – UK politics live. According to The Guardian, counting is under way in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection in north London, with results expected from 2.30am BST. The poll is to choose a replacement for former PM Keir Starmer. The Guardian listed the candidates as Sagal Abdi-Wali for Labour, Zack Polanski for the Green party, Ewan Cameron for the Conservatives, and Peter Newman for Reform UK. The Guardian reported that the seat is normally a Labour stronghold, which Starmer won with a majority of 11,500 at the 2024 general election. The sources supplied do not report a result. Covered by 2 publications. The Guardian UK: Counting under way in Holborn and St Pancras byelection – UK politics live. The Guardian World: Counting under way in Holborn and St Pancras byelection – UK politics live.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Counting under way in Holborn and St Pancras byelection – UK politics live Results are expected from 2.30am BST in the north London poll to choose a replacement for former PM Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras is, under normal circumstances, a Labour stronghold . Keir Starmer won it with a majority of 11,500 at the 2024 general election despite strong challenges from the 9 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Counting under way in Holborn and St Pancras byelection – UK politics live Results are expected from 2.30am BST in the north London poll to choose a replacement for former PM Keir Starmer A quick reminder of the byelection candidates in Holborn and St Pancras: Labour – Sagal Abdi-Wali Green party – Zack Polanski Conservative party – Ewan Cameron Reform UK – Peter Newman Li 9 Oct · Tier 2
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