On the ground in London as the Greens surge
5/1/202634 min
Helen Pidd visits Hackney in east London, just one part of the capital where the Green party hopes to oust Labour. She also talks to Peter Walker about whether the Greens are ready for power.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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Helen Pidd· Host0:01
[upbeat music] Today, the green surge in London.
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Helen Pidd· Host0:43
[upbeat music] It's a chilly morning in early April, and inside a former spice warehouse in southeast London, excitement is building. We're in The Friendly Place for the launch of the Green Party's local election campaign. It is a very Green Party kind of venue. Not just the cutesy name, but the artful no-frills vibes. Bare brick walls, peeling plaster, exposed beams.
Zack Polanski· Soundbite1:15
[audience applauding] Good morning. Thank you very much. It is amazing to be here in Deptford, and I've just found out- Zack Polanski bounds onto the stage with a bit toothy grin ... it's been a remarkable moment for the Green Party. We have tripled our membership. We've tripled our poll ratings.