Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election hours after being announced
Summary
Chris Kennedy, the Green Party candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election, has withdrawn just hours after being announced. He stepped down due to personal and family reasons, with the party planning to choose a new candidate soon.Key Facts
- Chris Kennedy was chosen as the Green Party candidate for the Makerfield by-election.
- Kennedy is a registered nurse and specializes in children's safeguarding.
- He withdrew from the election shortly after his announcement because of family responsibilities.
- The Green Party will reopen nominations and decide on a replacement candidate by Monday.
- The by-election is set for June 18 in the Greater Manchester area.
- The election was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons.
- Josh Simons resigned to help Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham contest the seat.
- Other parties with candidates include Labour, Conservative, Reform UK, Restore Britain, and the Official Monster Raving Loony Party.
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