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Council & Politics · CamdenLabour candidate misses homelessness debate ahead of by-election
Labour's candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, Sagal Abdi-Wali, has been criticised for not attending a homelessness hustings. Organisers from Streets Kitchen expressed anger at her no-show, stating she did not reply to their invitation. The by-election is scheduled for Thursday, 8 October 2026.
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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.
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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.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthWandsworth Council Deletes Post on Financial Crisis Before By-Election
Wandsworth Council removed a Facebook post warning of a 'serious financial crisis' days before a by-election that could decide control of the borough. Labour claimed the Conservatives breached neutrality rules, while the Tory deputy leader cited a £137m annual budget gap due to government funding cuts.
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