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Holborn and St Pancras by-election - live: Polls close as Labour and Greens go head-to-head in Starmer's ex-seat

2 outlets 2 reports Published Oct 8, 2026

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Voters are today casting their ballots in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election to elect a new MP in Keir Starmer's old seat - follow live updates as polls close at 10pmS1
The north London seat has been a Labour stronghold since its formation in 1983, held by Frank Dobson for 32 years and Sir Keir for 11.S2

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Holborn and St Pancras by-election - live: Polls close as Labour and Greens go head-to-head in Starmer's ex-seat

Voters are today casting their ballots in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election to elect a new MP in Keir Starmer's old seat - follow live updates as polls close at 10pm

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Polls close in by-election to replace Keir Starmer as Holborn and St Pancras MP

The north London seat has been a Labour stronghold since its formation in 1983, held by Frank Dobson for 32 years and Sir Keir for 11.

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Holborn and St Pancras by-election - live: Polls close as Labour and Greens go head-to-head in Starmer's ex-seat

United Kingdom Politics Elections

2 outlets 2 reports Published Oct 8, 2026

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Voters are today casting their ballots in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election to elect a new MP in Keir Starmer's old seat - follow live updates as polls close at 10pmS1
The north London seat has been a Labour stronghold since its formation in 1983, held by Frank Dobson for 32 years and Sir Keir for 11.S2

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Holborn and St Pancras by-election - live: Polls close as Labour and Greens go head-to-head in Starmer's ex-seat

What to know

Holborn and St Pancras by-election - live: Polls close as Labour and Greens go head-to-head in Starmer's ex-seat

Polls close in by-election to replace Keir Starmer as Holborn and St Pancras MP

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Holborn and St Pancras by-election - live: Polls close as Labour and Greens go head-to-head in Starmer's ex-seat

What to know

Holborn and St Pancras by-election - live: Polls close as Labour and Greens go head-to-head in Starmer's ex-seat

Polls close in by-election to replace Keir Starmer as Holborn and St Pancras MP

Sources · 2 citations

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