Holborn and St Pancras By-Election Underway

Voting is underway in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election as candidates from across the political spectrum vie to become its new MP.

About 30 polling stations - at churches and community centres - in the north London constituency opened at 07:00 BST and will close at 22:00, when a count will begin.

The seat became vacant after former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer announced he was standing down to focus on a role in international affairs.

Some 15 candidates are standing in the by-election, one of whom is an independent.

Voters will need to show a form of acceptable ID - such as a driving licence or passport - to be able to vote.

The Holborn and St Pancras by-election is underway, with candidates from across the political spectrum vying to become its new MP.

The voting process is expected to take several hours, with polling stations closing at 22:00 BST.

It is worth noting that the by-election is not directly related to Sir Keir Starmer's resignation from the Labour Party leadership.

Read more about the candidates and their stances on key issues in our full article here:

BBC News: Holborn and St Pancras by-election

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