Bold Politics with Zack Polanski The Battle For The Soul Of The Nation | Hannah Spencer | Zack Polanski
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Feb 11, 2026 Hannah Spencer, a plumber-turned-local councillor and Green candidate from Greater Manchester, talks about her unexpected campaign surge and transferring trade skills to politics. She discusses fighting fuel poverty, tackling gender-based violence, compassionate immigration policy, grassroots organising, and breaking class barriers to make politics more relatable.
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College Support Undermines Online Misogyny
- Hannah visited her college and saw a 'Ministry of Plumbing and Plastering' sign made by tutors, affirming her trade identity.
- That acceptance countered online misogyny and reinforced her pride as a working tradesperson.
Encourage Ordinary People Into Politics
- Encourage people from non-political backgrounds to stand for office and support them into roles.
- Hannah says if you feel out of place in politics, that's often a sign you should be there.
Confidence Built On A Big Conference Speech
- Hannah recalls speaking to a thousand people opening the Green Party conference in Manchester and feeling empowered.
- That experience transformed her nervousness into confidence and public-speaking willingness.