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Camden Council

Local authority for the London Borough of Camden; Labour majority since 2010.

Camden Council's Statement of Persons Nominated lists 15 candidates for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election in Keir Starmer's former seat, which polls on Thursday 8 October 2026.

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Background

Camden Council is the local authority for the London Borough of Camden. It has 55 councillors, and Labour has held a majority since 2010. The council meets at Camden Town Hall on Judd Street, and its main offices are at 5 Pancras Square.

The Holborn and St Pancras constituency, held by Keir Starmer from 2015 to 2026, lies within the borough. Camden Council published the official notice for the by-election there, and its Statement of Persons Nominated lists 15 candidates for the poll on 8 October 2026. Among those on its list are Zack Polanski, WHO leads The Greens, and George Galloway, standing for the Workers Party of Britain.

Common Questions
How many candidates are standing in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election?
Fifteen, according to Camden Council's Statement of Persons Nominated. Polling day is 8 October 2026.Source: Camden Council
Who runs Camden Council?
Labour, which has held a majority on the 55-seat council since 2010.Source: Wikipedia
Where is Camden Council based?
It meets at Camden Town Hall on Judd Street, with main offices at 5 Pancras Square.Source: Wikipedia
Source Material
Holborn and St Pancras by-election: statement of persons nominatedCamden London Borough Council