Green party candidate for Makerfield byelection quits after just nine hours
Chris Kennedy has resigned as the Green party candidate for the Makerfield byelection less than 12 hours after his announcement. His withdrawal follows controversy over social media posts related to an attack on Jewish ambulances. The Green party is now reopening nominations for a replacement candidate to ensure voters have a choice in the upcoming election.
- ▪Chris Kennedy dropped out of the Makerfield byelection for personal and family reasons.
- ▪His resignation came after scrutiny of his social media posts regarding an attack on Jewish ambulances.
- ▪The Green party has stated that Kennedy's views do not reflect their own and has apologized for any offense caused.
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Chris Kennedy, a nurse and children's safeguarding specialist, has dropped out as the Greens’ candidate in the Makerfield byelection. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenChris Kennedy, a nurse and children's safeguarding specialist, has dropped out as the Greens’ candidate in the Makerfield byelection. Photograph: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty ImagesGreen partyGreen party candidate for Makerfield byelection quits after less than 12 hoursParty apologises for posts by Chris Kennedy about attack on Jewish ambulances and says he has withdrawn for personal reasonsJamie GriersonFri 22 May 2026 03.24 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 03.27 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Green party’s candidate for the Makerfield byelection has withdrawn from the ballot less than 12…
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