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Holborn and St Pancras by-election gets under way as polls open
Key Takeaways
- Polling stations opened in the Holborn and St Pancras constituency.
- The by-election follows Sir Keir Starmer's resignation from Parliament.
- Fifteen candidates are competing for the vacant MP seat.
- Voters must present acceptable photo ID to cast their ballots.
Polling stations across the north London constituency of Holborn and St Pancras opened at 07:00 BST and will remain open until 22:00 BST. Voters are required to present an acceptable form of photographic identification, such as a passport or driving licence, in order to cast their ballots.
The by-election was triggered after former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer resigned as an MP to pursue a role in international affairs. Fifteen candidates, including independents, are contesting the vacant seat, with the official vote count expected to begin immediately after polls close.
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