Is it over for Zack Polanski if he loses the by-election? | BBC Newscast

This BBC Newscast episode looks at the upcoming Holborn and St Pancras by-election, in which Green Party leader Zack Polanski is standing. The discussion considers how much of a gamble a resurgent Labour makes the vote for him, and what could follow if he underperforms. The episode also covers the Green Party conference taking place at the time of broadcast, including a row over the party's position on Israel. It further looks at the geopolitical forces behind diesel prices rising above £2 a litre for the first time in the UK.

• Upcoming Holborn and St Pancras by-election with Green leader Zack Polanski as candidate
• Labour's resurgence and what it means for the Green vote
• Green Party conference and a row over the party's position on Israel
• Diesel prices rising above £2 a litre in the UK and the forces behind it

We look at the upcoming Holborn and St Pancras by-election, which Green leader Zack Polanski is standing in. We look at how big a gamble a resurgent Labour makes the vote for him, and what happens if he underperforms. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews Laura and Paddy also discuss the Green conference - happening now - and a row over the party’s position on Israel. And, after diesel prices rose above £2 a litre for first time in the UK, we look at the geopolitical forces at play. For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews