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The article reports on betting odds and political predictions for the upcoming Holborn and St Pancras by-election in London, where Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali is heavily favored with odds of 1-33, followed by Zack Polanski from the Green Party at 12-1. The piece discusses how recent polls suggest a shift towards Labour due to Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister and notes that while Polanski might still contest other seats if he performs poorly here, his leadership could face scrutiny if the results are unfavorable.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-07,
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same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
The upcoming Holborn and St Pancras by-election in London has Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali as the clear favorite with odds of 1-33, followed by Green Party leader Zack Polanski at 12-1. George Galloway is listed between 100-1 and 200-1 but could still influence the election. Initially, Labour had a significant lead in the previous election with 18,884 votes compared to the Greens' 4,030, placing them third behind Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. However, recent polls suggest Labour's resurgence under Prime Minister Andy Burnham might be drawing some voters back from the Green Party. Despite this, Polanski sees a chance as voter sentiment shifts, particularly given concerns about incumbent MP Tom Polanski. The race remains tight with Labour expecting stronger grassroots support compared to the Greens.
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Labour has risen in the polls since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister in the summer, with suggestions that peak-Polanski may have passed as some voters return from the Green Party to the Labour fold.
left implies support for Labour over Greens
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Labour chiefs, though, believe they are outnumbering the Greens on the ground, that some people are returning to the party and that some Tory and Liberal Democrat supporters are considering backing Ms Abdi-Wali, leader of Camden Council, in an anti-Polanski vote.
left suggests Labour is gaining support at the expense of Greens
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So, the numbers in Holborn and St Pancras do seem to be looking increasingly more Red than Green.
left implies a stronger position for Labour over Greens
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Labour’s candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali is 1-33 favourite, followed by Green Party leader Zack Polanski on 12-1, then George Galloway, between 100-1 and 200-1 but who could still influence the election’s outcome.
uncertain
who → follow → outcome
Sir Keir Starmer gained 18,884 votes, with the Greens far behind in third place with 4,030.
asserted
Starmer → gain → 4,030
So, at first glance, Mr Polanski has little chance.
asserted
Polanski → have → chance
The numbers may be starting to stack up more favourably for the Green leader.
uncertain
numbers → start → leader
The numbers may now look increasingly enticing to Mr Polanski who previously listed a string of London seats which he would contest, including Holborn and St Pancras, if there was a vacancy.
uncertain
he → look → Holborn
But things then get more difficult for the Greens.
asserted
things → get → Greens
Labour has risen in the polls since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister in the summer, with suggestions that peak-Polanski may have passed as some voters return from the Green Party to the Labour fold.
uncertain
voters → rise → fold
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Suddenly, the numbers are looking more tricky for the Green leader.
asserted
numbers → read → leader
Labour chiefs, though, believe they are outnumbering the Greens on the ground, that some people are returning to the party and that some Tory and Liberal Democrat supporters are considering backing Ms Abdi-Wali, leader of Camden Council, in an anti-Polanski vote.
asserted
supporters → believe → vote
So, the numbers in Holborn and St Pancras do seem to be looking increasingly more Red than Green.
asserted
numbers → seem → Green
If Mr Polanski loses all eyes will be on the size of Labour’s majority.
asserted
eyes → lose → majority
If he trails by a few thousand, he could argue he may fare better in Hackney or Lewisham at the next general election.
uncertain
he → trail → election
But if he loses heavily, questions will inevitably grow about his leadership.
asserted
questions → lose → leadership
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