Green party leader Zack Polanski intends to run for seat triggered by Sir Keir Starmer's resignation
It's a seat Labour has held since it was created in 1983.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski said he will stand in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election triggered when Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as an MP on Tuesday.
Mr Polanski told the Camden New Journal he “loves” the community, adding the constituency “has everything that’s the best of our country and so much potential”.
He said: “I have lived and worked in this community over many years, I know it well and I love it.
“It represents so many of the things that make London so special. I am so excited by the prospect of representing this place in Parliament.”
He added: “For too long now it’s been held back by governments who have failed to make the changes to improve people’s lives.
“We know that the Greens can win here, and by electing me, voters will have someone who will always fight their corner – never scared of big donors or the party whip. Too often Labour has stood up for corporations and big money. I will stand up for people struggling to pay their bills.”