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Green Party Resignations Trigger Hackney, Camden By-Elections; Vetting Tightened

5/14/2026

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Green Party member James Tilden resigned after his 7 May 2026 election to Hackney Central because teaching job violated the Local Government Act 1972.
Camden Council said candidate Muhammed Naser will resign, prompting a July by-election.
Hackney Council will call a Hackney Central by-election and may pair it with a Dalston vote after Zoë Garbett resignation.
The Green Party pledged tighter vetting for elections after Tilden and Naser eligibility issues.

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Green Party member James Tilden resigned after his 7 May 2026 election to Hackney Central because teaching job violated the Local Government Act 1972.
Camden Council said candidate Muhammed Naser will resign, prompting a July by-election.
Hackney Council will call a Hackney Central by-election and may pair it with a Dalston vote after Zoë Garbett resignation.
The Green Party pledged tighter vetting for elections after Tilden and Naser eligibility issues.