Greens select nurse and ‘committed local campaigner’ as Makerfield byelection candidate
The Green Party has selected Chris Kennedy, a nurse and local campaigner, as their candidate for the Makerfield byelection scheduled for June 18. Party leader Zack Polanski praised Kennedy as a 'fantastic candidate' while emphasizing the importance of addressing issues like affordable housing and a greener economy. The Greens are cautious about potentially splitting the progressive vote and are considering their campaign strategy carefully to avoid benefiting the Reform party.
- ▪Chris Kennedy has been chosen as the Green Party candidate for the Makerfield byelection.
- ▪Zack Polanski highlighted the election's focus on lower bills and a fairer economy.
- ▪The Green Party is wary of splitting the progressive vote and is strategizing their campaign approach.
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Zack Polanski said Chris Kennedy was a ‘fantastic candidate’ and the election was about ‘who is making the case for lower bills, warmer and more affordable homes and a greener and fairer economy’. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAView image in fullscreenZack Polanski said Chris Kennedy was a ‘fantastic candidate’ and the election was about ‘who is making the case for lower bills, warmer and more affordable homes and a greener and fairer economy’. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAGreen partyGreens select nurse and ‘committed local campaigner’ as Makerfield byelection candidateChris Kennedy chosen amid reports Greens do not want to be blamed for splitting progressive vote and allowing Reform to win UK politics live – latest updates Mark Brown North of England correspondentThu 21 May 2026 04.56 EDTFirst published…
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