Green party announce new candidate for Makerfield byelection
The Green Party has announced Sarah Wakefield as their new candidate for the Makerfield byelection following the withdrawal of the initial candidate. Wakefield, a Manchester city councillor, emphasized the importance of providing voters with choices in a democracy. She urged voters to approach the election with hope rather than anger, advocating for a positive political message.
- ▪Sarah Wakefield is the new candidate for the Green Party in the Makerfield byelection.
- ▪She is currently a councillor on Manchester city council.
- ▪Wakefield encourages voters to choose hope over anger in the upcoming election.
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Sarah Wakefield: ‘Don’t vote in anger, vote in hope.’ Photograph: Manchester Green PartyView image in fullscreenSarah Wakefield: ‘Don’t vote in anger, vote in hope.’ Photograph: Manchester Green PartyGreen partyGreen party announce new candidate for Makerfield byelectionSarah Wakefield, a councillor on Manchester city council, will stand for the party after its initial candidate withdrewPA MediaTue 26 May 2026 03.44 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 03.51 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Greens have announced their new candidate in the Makerfield byelection.Sarah Wakefield, a councillor on Manchester city council, will stand for the party after its initial candidate withdrew from the race.On being announced as her party’s candidate, Wakefield said: “I am proud to be representing…
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