Political claims, statements and decisions examined against the available evidence.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been formally selected to contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on 8 October, setting up a high-profile battle with Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali for Sir Keir Starmer's former seat.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has confirmed he wants to contest the Holborn and St Pancras by-election triggered by Sir Keir Starmer’s departure from Parliament, although he must still be formally selected by local party members.
The Green Party has gained Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe from the Conservatives, winning 28.8% as Reform UK finished narrowly behind on 27.5%.
Green candidate Nick Abear has gained the Hooley, Merstham and Netherne seat from the Conservatives with 934 votes, while Reform UK finished second.
Hackney Mayor Zoë Garbett has apologised after setting a 7 October consultation deadline in correspondence with the Israeli city of Haifa over plans to end the borough's twinning agreement.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they will take no further action against Green Party leader Zack Polanski after complaints over an Instagram post featuring a guillotine-themed image referring to Nigel Farage.
Green Party deputy leadership candidate Zack Polanski declined to apologise during an appearance on BBC Newsnight, while acknowledging mistakes over a social media post and condemning political violence.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are making enquiries after receiving a report relating to an Instagram post shared by Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski that prompted criticism from Reform UK figures.
Lewisham Council has approved a motion calling for a review of its cooperation with Home Office immigration enforcement, with the aim of refusing assistance where legally possible.