What are the priorities for Holborn and St Pancras voters?

Rival parties are pressing their case to voters in Holborn and St Pancras ahead of a by-election triggered by Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as MP in early September. Starmer, who held the inner-London seat since 2015, said he was stepping back to focus on international affairs. The race is being treated as an early test of Prime Minister Andy Burnham as his successor is watched closely. Local issues are central for residents near King’s Cross. After 28 years in the constituency, Gaven Duffy told BBC Politics London he wants affordable housing as a top priority, citing prices beyond his reach and praising social housing. Others at the Cowthorne Community Garden raised concerns about poorly lit communal areas and called for tougher action on homelessness.