Greens leader Zack Polanski to stand in seat vacated by Starmer
- Posted on September 3, 2026
- By Financial Times
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The Green Party leadership has announced their candidate for the parliamentary seat recently abandoned by Sir Keir Starmer following his appointment as Prime Minister. This electoral contest marks a significant political battleground and represents the first major challenge for newly appointed PM Andy Burnham. The decision underscores growing competition in British politics as parties mobilize resources to secure this strategically important constituency during an anticipated general election period.
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