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Zack Polanski
News London has published 6 stories involving Zack Polanski, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Council & Politics · CamdenGreen Party leader barred from Israel after Zionism motion
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been barred from entering Israel after his party passed a motion defining Zionism as a form of racism. The decision comes as voters in Holborn and St Pancras express concern over the divisive vote ahead of a by-election.
Camden3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 35
Council & Politics · CamdenLabour favoured to keep Holborn & St Pancras seat as Greens brace for by‑election test
The Holborn & St Pancras by‑election on 8 October sees Labour’s Sagal Abdi‑Wali leading the field. Green leader Zack Polanski faces a steep challenge despite the party’s recent gains in six London boroughs. A YouGov poll predicts no Green MPs in the capital if a general election were called tomorrow.
Camden4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 79 · Hype 55- Council & Politics · London
Poll: Labour to hold 52 London seats, Greens win none
A new MRP survey by More in Common indicates Labour will retain 52 of its 59 parliamentary seats in London. The poll suggests the Green Party will not win any seats in the capital, while the Conservatives are projected to gain five.
London3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 79 · Hype 30 
Council & Politics · CamdenHolborn and St Pancras by-election: Greens challenge Labour stronghold
The Holborn and St Pancras by-election on October 8 sees Green Party candidate Zack Polanski challenging Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali. Polanski acknowledges being an underdog in the seat held by Labour since 1983, but aims for a historic upset.
Camden3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Council & Politics · CamdenHolborn and St Pancras by-election date set for 8 October
A by-election will take place in Holborn and St Pancras on Thursday 8 October 2026 to elect a new Member of Parliament. The seat became vacant after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation. Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali is standing for Labour.
Camden3 min readTrust 76 · Craft 70 · Hype 15
Council & Politics · LambethLambeth Council to defy EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces
Lambeth Council has voted to proceed with non-implementation of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s new guidance on single-sex spaces, citing concerns over dignity and access to healthcare. The policy, effective 4 September, requires facilities to be used based on birth sex.
Lambeth6 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 55