The Owen Jones Podcast EXCLUSIVE: Farage’s Worst NIGHTMARE? - Green By-Election Candidate Speaks Out
Feb 2, 2026
Hannah, a Green Party by-election candidate and tradesworker (plumber/gas engineer), talks about campaigning on housing, social justice and community issues. She discusses tradespeople in politics and breaking Green stereotypes. She shares doorstep stories from former Labour voters, engaging Muslim communities, grassroots canvassing and why this by-election could reshape local politics.
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Tradesperson Background And Training
- Hannah describes working as a plumber, gas engineer and returning to college for plastering qualifications.
- She explains trade skills took years and people online doubted her background.
Representation Gap Hides Practical Problems
- Hannah argues Parliament over-represents professionals and under-represents trades and lived experience.
- She says those with hands-on jobs spot problems like leaky homes and fuel poverty earlier than elites.
Greens Reposition As Working-Class Party
- Hannah says the Green Party has broadened from environmentalism to social justice and working-class issues.
- She claims voters now see Greens as defenders of working people, not just middle-class activists.