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Green party candidate for Makerfield byelection quits after less than 12 hours
Chris Kennedy, the Green Party's newly announced candidate for the Makerfield byelection, withdrew less than 12 hours after his announcement following reports of controversial social media posts—including content dismissing arrests over an attack on Jewish ambulances as a "false flag" and sharing posts from a self-described ethno-nationalist. The Green Party apologized for the posts, cited personal and family reasons for Kennedy's withdrawal, announced it would reopen nominations for a replacement candidate, and expressed concerns that splitting the progressive vote could allow Reform UK to win the seat.
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Green party candidate for Makerfield byelection quits after less than 12 hours
May 22, 2026, 3:24 PM
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