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Green Party Reopens Makerfield Nomination After Candidate Withdraws

5/22/2026

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The Green Party announced it will reopen nominations for the Makerfield by-election after candidate Chris Kennedy withdrew.
Kennedy, a children’s safeguarding specialist, withdrew citing personal and family reasons.
Leader Zack Polanski praised Kennedy and warned Reform UK as the greatest threat.
The Green Party set the nomination deadline for 4 pm on Tuesday 26 May.
Maria Deery earned 1,776 votes, finishing fifth behind Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Labour and Reform UK.

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The Green Party announced it will reopen nominations for the Makerfield by-election after candidate Chris Kennedy withdrew.
Kennedy, a children’s safeguarding specialist, withdrew citing personal and family reasons.
Leader Zack Polanski praised Kennedy and warned Reform UK as the greatest threat.
The Green Party set the nomination deadline for 4 pm on Tuesday 26 May.
Maria Deery earned 1,776 votes, finishing fifth behind Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Labour and Reform UK.