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Haringey
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Haringey

North London borough; projected too close to call between Labour and Greens in 2026.

Last refreshed: 6 May 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

Can the Greens take control of Haringey from Labour for the first time?

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Common Questions
Is Haringey Council projected to go Green in the 2026 local elections?
YouGov's London MRP projects Haringey as a close-call borough, within five points between first and second place, with the Green Party the main challenger to Labour.Source: YouGov
What happened in the Haringey Development Vehicle controversy?
In 2018, Haringey Labour council planned a joint housing venture with the private developer Lendlease. The plan was abandoned after sustained grassroots opposition, a Momentum-backed coup, and the resignation of council leader Claire Kober.
What areas are in Haringey borough?
Haringey includes Tottenham, Wood Green, Muswell Hill, Hornsey, Alexandra Palace, Bruce Grove and Noel Park, covering north London between Enfield and Islington.

Background

Haringey is a north London borough spanning Tottenham, Wood Green and Muswell Hill, with a population of approximately 270,000. YouGov's final London MRP (n=4,548) places Haringey among the London boroughs projected to be within five points between first and second place on 7 May 2026, with the Green Party pressing Labour hard across multiple wards.

Haringey Council has been Labour-controlled for decades, making it a key test of whether the Green surge in London can translate to council control. The borough has a diverse electorate, significant social housing stock and a history of contested internal Labour politics — including the 2018 Haringey Development Vehicle dispute, when a Labour council plan to build housing using a joint venture with a private developer was abandoned after grassroots opposition led by Momentum.

A Green breakthrough in Haringey would be symbolically significant: the borough was the site of one of the most visible internal Labour revolts of the Corbyn era, and a Green win here would be read as confirmation that the progressive-left vote is migrating to a new home.