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Chris Kennedy, the Green Party’s candidate for the Makerfield by-election, has withdrawn from the race shortly after being announced.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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