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Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post

Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post

Summary

Chris Kennedy, the Green Party’s candidate for the Makerfield by-election, has withdrawn from the race shortly after being announced. He apologized for sharing social media posts suggesting that an attack on ambulances by a Jewish charity was a "false flag" operation, meaning a staged event to blame others.

Key Facts

  • Chris Kennedy was named the Green Party candidate for the Makerfield by-election but withdrew hours later.
  • The Green Party said Kennedy's withdrawal was due to personal and family reasons.
  • Kennedy shared social media posts claiming that an arson attack on ambulances run by the Jewish charity Hatzola was a "false flag."
  • A false flag is when an event is staged to blame another group or person.
  • Kennedy deleted the controversial posts and apologized for the offence caused.
  • The Green Party stated these views do not represent their party.
  • The by-election will take place on June 18, caused by the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons.
  • Other candidates include Labour’s Andy Burnham and representatives from several other parties.
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