Haringey 2026 Election: Labour Council Leader Peray Ahmet Loses Seat to Greens
Haringey Election: Labour Leader Loses Seat to Greens

The 2026 Haringey local elections delivered a dramatic upset as then council leader Peray Ahmet (Labour) lost her seat in Noel Park to the Green Party, marking the borough's own 'Portillo moment'. The Greens swept all three seats in Noel Park, unseating the top Labour politician and sending shockwaves through the council chamber.

Election Background

All 57 seats on Haringey Council were contested, with each ward represented by either two or three councillors. Prior to the election, Labour held 43 seats, the Liberal Democrats had seven, the Green Socialist Alliance held four, and there were two independents. One seat in Hermitage and Gardens was vacant following the resignation of Mike Hakata in January.

Wards Contested

Seats were up for election in the following wards: Alexandra Park, Bounds Green, Bruce Castle, Crouch End, Fortis Green, Harringay, Hermitage and Gardens, Highgate, Hornsey, Muswell Hill, Noel Park, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters, South Tottenham, St Ann's, Stroud Green, Tottenham Central, Tottenham Green, Tottenham Hale, West Green, White Hart Lane, and Woodside.

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Full Results

Below you can see the complete results for every seat in Haringey. Select your ward from the drop-down list to view detailed outcomes.

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