Introducing our candidate for the St Ann’s by-election on April 10th

You’ve probably heard… A Labour Councillor in our target ward of St Ann’s has stepped down – giving us a huge opportunity to win a by-election on April 10th.

We’re delighted to introduce the candidate who’s going to take on Labour: Ruairidh Paton. Ruairidh has lived in Tottenham for five years and works with Green New Deal Rising – a youth climate group campaigning for a fairer, greener future.

In light of the by-election, we’ve paused the 2026 candidate selection process until after April 10th. However, the nomination period remains open so anyone can still put themselves forward, and we’ll share revised timetable soon.

I’m really grateful for the chance to be a strong voice for St Ann’s. Tottenham isn’t just where I live, its where I’ve put down roots.
Ruairidh Paton

Ruairidh will fight for:

More affordable housing, and campaigning for rent controls
Improving our parks and public spaces
Ending the council’s financial ties with arms companies
Supporting residents with the spiralling costs of bills and food

But if we’re to win this, we need as many Greens as we can out doorknocking and delivering leaflets to show that Greens can win, and Ruairidh is the best choice for St Ann’s. Labour have already mobilised quickly, with many of their 45 councillors on the doorsteps.

Can you help us?

If you have never doorknocked before or are new to the Green Party, no worries. We’ll have a brief training when you arrive and you’ll be paired with someone more experienced than you.

We’ll be out every week & weekend until the 10th of April – here are the upcoming opportunities to get involved

You can get involved and find out more right now by signing up to one of the upcoming doorknocking events below and joining our campaign Whatsapp group.

Thank you for your support!

Colin & Pamela