Date: 3 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Green Party, Labour, By-election Summary: Green Party leader Zack Polanski wants to contest the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary by-election. The election was triggered by former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer resigning as the constituency’s MP. Polanski currently serves in the London Assembly and has never been a Westminster MP. He still requires formal selection by local Green Party members before becoming the official candidat

Why this matters: Questions over politicians’ tax arrangements can become politically sensitive and affect public trust. Date: 12 May 2026 Tags: Politics, Tax, UK, Green Party Summary: Green Party leader Zack Polanski admitted he may owe council tax on a London houseboat. The party said Polanski had taken steps to pay any council tax owed. A spokesperson described the issue as an “unintentional mistake” and said Polanski apologised. Questions focused on whether the east Lond