Green Party Optimistic Ahead of Hackney Local Elections

Helen Pidd meets Hackney mayoral candidates and canvassers as Guardian podcast explores Greens' prospects and tactical voting dynamics

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The Green Party in Hackney, London, expresses optimism ahead of local elections.
Today in Focus host Helen Pidd interviews Hackney mayoral candidates, Green party canvassers, and residents considering their vote.
Guardian senior political correspondent Peter Walker discusses tactical voting and potential challenges for the Greens if polls prove accurate.

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The Green party in Hackney, London, is feeling optimistic about the local elections. Today in Focus host Helen Pidd meets the Hackney mayoral candidates, a group of Green party canvassers, and residents in Hackney weighing up who to vote for. Also, Peter Walker, the Guardian's senior political correspondent, discusses how tactical voting might play out in the elections and the challenges the Greens will face if the polls are right.

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