Green Party selects nurse as Makerfield candidate
Summary
The Green Party has chosen Chris Kennedy, a nurse and child protection expert, as its candidate for the Makerfield by-election on June 18. The election was called after Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to let Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham try to win the seat.Key Facts
- Chris Kennedy is a registered nurse and specialist in children's safeguarding.
- Kennedy was selected by local Green Party members after a candidate meeting called a hustings.
- Kennedy lives near Makerfield and grew up in Leigh.
- The Makerfield by-election is scheduled for June 18.
- The election happened because Labour MP Josh Simons stepped down voluntarily.
- Simons resigned so Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, could run for the seat.
- Six parties have announced candidates, including Labour, Green, Conservative, Reform UK, Restore Britain, and the Official Monster Raving Loony Party.
- Andy Burnham is the Labour candidate trying to return to Parliament.
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