Politics Weekly: Exploring Voter Shifts in London Ahead of Local Elections

A look at the rise of the Greens in Hackney and Reform UK in Bromley

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This week's episode of Politics Weekly examines why voters in London are moving away from traditional parties, featuring on-the-ground reporting from Hackney and Bromley ahead of the local elections.

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The report focuses on shifting voter allegiances in London boroughs ahead of upcoming local elections.

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This week Politics Weekly is on the road with the Greens in Hackney and Reform UK in Bromley ahead of the local elections to see why people are turning their backs on the traditional parties in London.

This episode was recorded on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th April.

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What specific policy issues are driving voters toward the Greens and Reform UK?
How do the traditional parties plan to respond to this shift?

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politics weekly

منظماتGreens Reform UK

أماكنHackney Bromley London

مواضيعgreens reform uk hackney bromley local elections london

This article was originally published by Guardian UK.

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