Greens concede defeat in Holborn and St Pancras byelection as count continuesZack Polanski's party claims a close second place after a damaging week of internal arguments over its new Zionism policy.9 October 2026
Holborn and St Pancras by-election voting opens in key test for Labour and GreensPolls open in north London to choose Keir Starmer's successor as Green leader Zack Polanski challenges Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali.8 October 2026
Hammersmith and Fulham council warns of record 150% council tax riseA flagship London borough says a massive central government funding cut leaves it facing the biggest financial challenge in living memory.4 October 2026
Andy Burnham wins over drifting voters at Labour conference but faces battle over pensionsThe prime minister’s pitch of relatability has given his party a lift, but voters and unions are already pushing back against his plan to reform the triple lock.3 October 2026
