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It may sound odd to think Zack Polanski would be happy with second place, but after the most challenging week of his political life it could have been worseHolborn and St Pancras byelection – live updatesLabour’s Abdi-Wali fends off Polanski and Green party to win byelectionParliamentary byelections can generate all sorts of emotional responses, often very strong ones. But for…
Published October 9, 2026 · Category: News
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It may sound odd to think Zack Polanski would be happy with second place, but after the most challenging week of his political life it could have been worse
Parliamentary byelections can generate all sorts of emotional responses, often very strong ones. But for the main contenders in Holborn and St Pancras, the feeling this morning might be more prosaic: relief.
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For Labour, Sagal Abdi-Wali’s victory with just over 45% of the total vote was widely expected, but it allows the party to credibly claim Andy Burnham as a politician able to reach people in both Reform-leaning areas such as Makerfield, and in Green-friendly inner cities.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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It may sound odd to think Zack Polanski would be happy with second place, but after the most challenging week of his political life it could have been worseHolborn and St Pancras byelection – live updatesLabour’s Abdi-Wali fends off Polanski and Green party to win byelectionParliamentary byelections can generate all sorts of emotional responses, often very strong ones. But for the main contenders in Holborn and St Pancras, the feeling this morning might be more prosaic: relief.For Labour, Sagal
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