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Today, 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.

Laura and Paddy also discuss the Green conference - happening now - and a row over the party鈥檚 position on Israel.

And, after diesel prices rose above 拢2 a litre for first time in the UK, we look at the geopolitical forces at play.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 麻豆社. The presenters were Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. The weekend editor is Chris Flynn. The producer was Adam Chowdhury. The social media producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Antonio Fernandes. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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