Greens select nurse and ‘committed local campaigner’ as Makerfield byelection candidate
Summary
The Green Party selected Chris Kennedy, a nurse and children’s safeguarding expert, as their candidate for the Makerfield byelection on June 18. The party is cautious about spending many resources on the election to avoid splitting progressive votes and helping the Reform Party win, while still challenging Labour’s Andy Burnham.Key Facts
- Chris Kennedy, a nurse and children’s safeguarding specialist, was chosen as the Green Party candidate.
- The Makerfield byelection is scheduled for June 18.
- The Green Party is limiting its campaign efforts to avoid splitting the progressive vote.
- Senior Green Party members want to prevent the Reform Party from winning the seat.
- Labour’s Andy Burnham is the main competitor and expected to challenge Keir Starmer for prime minister.
- Reform Party candidate is Robert Kenyon, a self-employed plumber.
- Conservative candidate is Michael Winstanley, a former mayor of Wigan.
- Green Party leader Zack Polanski praised Kennedy and emphasized focusing on affordable homes, lower bills, and a fair economy.
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