The Aporia · Holborn and St Pancras by-election result in full: How many votes did Zack Polanski get?

In the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali won with 12,292 votes, while Green Party leader Zack Polanski received 8,928 votes. The election took place after a tough week for Polanski, during which both parties engaged in extensive campaigning; the Greens mobilized numerous campaigners on the ground, and Labour leveraged support from senior party figures to secure victory in one of its safest seats.

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In the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on Thursday, Sagal Abdi-Wali of Labour faces Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, in a closely watched contest to replace former Prime Minister Keir Starmer as MP. The election has gained national significance due to recent events: the Green Party’s annual conference passed a controversial motion declaring Zionism to be racism and calling for a single Palestinian state, causing divisions within the party and criticism from political opponents. Abdi-Wali cites this controversy as undermining her opponent's campaign, while Polanski maintains that he will not exclude anyone based on their religious or communal background. The contest is seen as a critical test for both parties' leaderships; Labour has historically dominated the seat since 1983, with Green Party membership surging and gaining over 440 councillors in recent local elections. Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged voters to support Abdi-Wali, emphasizing her potential to restore faith in Labour after its decline among left-wing voters during the Gaza war. Meanwhile, Polanski seeks a historic victory for his party by breaking Labour's long-standing hold on the constituency. The outcome could significantly impact the political landscape ahead of future elections.

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Counting begins in Holborn and St Pancras as Polanski could come under pressure same event · 100%

Evening Standard

⚖️ Leans right 🔴 14% hedged 4 of 29 📰 publisher trust 66

“Both articles describe the specific Holborn and St Pancras by-election results on the same date, detailing Zack Polanski's loss to Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali.”

Counting under way in Holborn and St Pancras byelection – UK politics live same event · 100%

The Guardian

⚖️ Leans left 🔴 10% hedged 3 of 30 📰 publisher trust 68

“Both articles describe the specific results and concession of the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on the same date, with identical quotes from the Green Party spokesperson.”

Labour retains Starmer’s Holborn seat defeating Green leader Zack Polanski same event · 100%

Evening Standard

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 4 📰 publisher trust 66

“Both articles describe the exact same by-election result for Holborn and St Pancras on the same day, with identical vote counts for Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali and Green Party leader Zack Polanski.”

UK PM Burnham's Labour fends off left-wing Greens in local election same event · 100%

The Straits Times

⚖️ Leans right 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 10 📰 publisher trust 59

“Both articles describe the identical by-election result in Holborn and St Pancras on October 9, 2026, with Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali winning against Green Party leader Zack Polanski.”

Labour retains Starmer’s Holborn seat defeating Green leader Zack Polanski same event · 100%

Evening Standard

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 43 📰 publisher trust 66

“Both articles describe the exact same by-election results in Holborn and St Pancras on the same date with identical vote counts for all candidates.”

Labour fends off Green party to win Holborn and St Pancras byelection same event · 98%

The Guardian · 0.85 cosine similarity

⚖️ Leans left 🔴 22% hedged 5 of 23 📰 publisher trust 68

“Both articles describe the exact same by-election in Holborn and St Pancras on the same day, reporting the identical outcome with Sagal Abdi-Wali winning against Zack Polanski.”

Greens concede in Holborn by-election, saying Polanski came ‘close second’ same event · 95%

Evening Standard

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 9% hedged 1 of 11 📰 publisher trust 66

“Both articles discuss the Green Party's concession in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, indicating they are reporting on the same specific event.”

Holborn and St Pancras by-election gets under way different event · 90%

BBC News

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 5 📰 publisher trust 72

“Article A describes the voting day process for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, while Article B reports on the results of the election.”

When will we know the result of the Holborn and St Pancras by-election? different event · 85%

Evening Standard

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 6% hedged 1 of 16 📰 publisher trust 66

“Article A describes the day of the Holborn and St Pancras by-election with anticipation, while Article B reports on the results from a day later.”

Holborn by-election: Can Zack Polanski defy Andy Burnham Red tide and pull off shock Green win? different event · 80%

Evening Standard

⚖️ Leans left 🔴 23% hedged 3 of 13 📰 publisher trust 66

“Article A discusses the anticipation and context leading up to the by-election, while Article B reports on the actual results of the by-election.”

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🔮 A party spokesperson said: "It is clear now we will come a close second in this by-election.

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🔮 But I do think about how it might affect young people who might be interested in getting into politics or community work and seeing that kind of negativity and that rhetoric and walking away."

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🔮 I have no doubt that Sagal Abdi-Wali will make a brilliant local MP for Holborn and St. Pancras," Andy Burnham says.

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🔮 A party spokesperson said: "It is clear now we will come a close second in this by-election.

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🔮 But events at the Green Party’s conference, where members voted over the weekend to define Zionism as racism leading to Mr Polanski being barred from entering Israel, could have damaged his electoral prospects in north London.

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🔮 I have no doubt that Sagal Abdi-Wali will make a brilliant local MP for Holborn and St. Pancras," Andy Burnham says.

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🔮 “But if I win, that will keep Labour in check and make sure they act on the things that matter to Holborn and St Pancras: affordable housing, safe communities, and securing a safe future for our children.”

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Green Party Greens Holborn Labour St Pancras

Labour ORG · 8× Greens ORG · 4× Conservative NORP · 2× Ewan Cameron PERSON · 2× Green Party ORG · 2× Holborn GPE · 2× Polanski PERSON · 2× St Pancras GPE · 2× Zack Polanski PERSON · 2× London GPE · 1×

The Greens put huge effort into defeating Labour, mobilising dozens of campaigners in the streets of north London in the lead up to the poll. But Labour also ran an organised and relentless campaign, calling on cabinet ministers and other senior party figures to come and drum up support in the constituency.

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🔮 A party spokesperson said: "It is clear now we will come a close second in this by-election.

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Holborn and St Pancras by-election result in full: How many votes did Zack Polanski get? · assertive framing

Labour has stormed to victory in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election despite a challenge from Green Party leader Zack Polanski. asserted

Labour → storm → Polanski

She won with 12,292 votes to Mr Polanski’s 8,928. asserted

She → win → 8,928

Conservative Ewan Cameron came in third. asserted

Cameron → come → ?

Ahead of the official declaration, the Greens conceded defeat. asserted

Greens → concede → defeat

A party spokesperson said: "It is clear now we will come a close second in this by-election. asserted

we → say → election

“Taking the fight to Labour in one of its safest seats shows just how far the Greens have come. asserted

Greens → take → seats

Voters want us to keep Labour’s feet to the fire on affordable housing, public ownership of water and the climate crisis. asserted

us → want → water

“Greens will be there every single day, holding Labour to account and demanding the change people voted for." asserted

people → hold → change

The Greens put huge effort into defeating Labour, mobilising dozens of campaigners in the streets of north London in the lead up to the poll. But Labour also ran an organised and relentless campaign, calling on cabinet ministers and other senior party figures to come and drum up support in the constituency. asserted

Labour → put → constituency

Labour’s efforts follow a tough week for Mr Polanski. asserted

efforts → follow → Polanski

Holborn and St Pancras by-election result in full: How many votes did Zack Polanski get?

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