{
  "id": 13911582,
  "title": "Chin up, Zack! It was never going to be plain sailing for the new-look Greens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/chin-up-zack-it-was-never-going-to-be-plain-sailing-for-the-new-look",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:18:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/chin-zack-it-was-never-going-be-plain-sailing-new-look-green-party"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For the Greens, the recent Holborn and St Pancras by-election was anything but straightforward. Despite increasing their share of the vote by 22.3 percent, the party failed to unseat Labour from the historically Labour-held seat. The election, triggered by the resignation of former Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saw Labour win back its majority with relative ease. Leader Zack Polanski’s hopes of a major breakthrough for the Greens were dashed, but the Greens' gains under his leadership should not be dismissed as a sign of their long-term prospects. The party's shift to the left, spearheaded by Polanski, has already prompted Labour to make concessions to the left. However, the Greens must be cautious not to panic or retreat, as their recent gains were the result of offering a radical, outspoken alternative to Labour. Instead of abusing their current successes, the Greens should continue to build on their progress while avoiding false assumptions about Labour's political orientation.",
  "summary": "Chin up, Zack! It was never going to be plain sailing for the new-look Greens Submitted by Tom Blackburn on Sat, 10/10/2026 - 13:40 The party should not allow the Holborn and St Pancras by-election to become a referendum for its entire project; its convictions have altered the political landscape for the better Green Party leader Zack Polanski pictured following the results in the Holborn and St…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}