Quick Info
| Profession | London Assembly Member, Councillor, Public Health Professional |
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| Nationality | British |
| Birthplace | Somerset, England |
Latest News about Zoë Garbett
08/05/2026
Zoë Garbett won the 2026 Hackney mayoral election with 47% of the vote, ousting incumbent Labour mayor Caroline Woodley. The result made the Green Party's first directly elected mayoral win and her third attempt at the post after defeats in 2022 and 2023. She took office on 11 May 2026 and stepped down from the London Assembly as a result.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Zoë Garbett is a Green Party politician who became Mayor of Hackney in May 2026, after serving as a London Assembly Member representing Greater London from 2024 to 2026. She has over 10 years of experience in the public sector and NHS, holding senior roles in public health, adult social care, and children's health services. |
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| Political Career | Elected as a councillor in Hackney in 2022 with the highest Green vote in London. Selected as the Green Party's candidate for London Mayor in 2024, finishing fourth. Leader of the Green group on Hackney City Borough Council. Elected Mayor of Hackney in May 2026, the Green Party's first directly elected mayoral winner, succeeding Caroline Woodley. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Universities | Studied at universities in Cardiff and Bristol before moving to London |
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Personal Life
| Political Affiliation | Green Party |
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| Party Membership Since | End of 2013 |
Family
| Parents | Both parents were teachers |
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| Siblings | One of four children |
Career
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| Salary | £66,390 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Came second in Hackney mayoral contest in 2022 | |
| 2. Repeated second place in November 2023 mayoral by-election | |
| 3. Left NHS position through voluntary redundancy to concentrate on politics | |
| 4. Track record of taking action on injustice and addressing health inequalities | |
| 5. Focused on protecting London's markets, reducing drug harm, and creating London's first rent commission | |
| 6. Her first political involvement in Dalston included a campaign to prevent the closure of Ridley Road market | |
| 7. Was a Scout until her late teens and was regularly taken to protests while growing up |
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