The Green Party has chosen Polanski as its candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras constituency, the parliamentary seat formerly held by Labour leader Keir Starmer. The selection was announced by the party ahead of upcoming campaigning in the central London constituency.
Speaking after the choice was confirmed, the Green Party leader acknowledged the scale of the challenge in a seat long associated with Labour, describing the party as the "underdog" but adding that it "can win". The comment underlined the Greens' intent to contest a constituency that has been a focal point of national attention because of its recent high-profile representation.
The decision to field a candidate in Holborn and St Pancras signals the Greens' ambition to expand their presence in urban London seats. Campaigning is expected to focus on local and national issues that parties believe will resonate with voters in the area.
The selection sets the stage for a contest that will draw scrutiny from across the political spectrum, as parties position themselves ahead of forthcoming electoral battles in the capital. Further details about Polanski's campaign team, policy priorities and timetable for campaigning have not been released by the party.