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Labour MP Resigns, Green Candidate Chris Kennedy Runs Makerfield By-election

5/21/2026

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Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to open the Makerfield seat for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
Chris Kennedy will stand for the Green Party in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June.
Chris Kennedy, raised in Leigh, works as a children’s safeguarding specialist.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski said the election concerns lower bills, affordable homes and a greener economy.
Five other parties have named candidates for the Makerfield contest.

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Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to open the Makerfield seat for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
Chris Kennedy will stand for the Green Party in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June.
Chris Kennedy, raised in Leigh, works as a children’s safeguarding specialist.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski said the election concerns lower bills, affordable homes and a greener economy.
Five other parties have named candidates for the Makerfield contest.