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Green party announce new candidate for Makerfield byelection

The Guardian World Tuesday 26 May 2026, 07:44 UTC By PA Media 1 min read
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The Green Party has named Sarah Wakefield as its new candidate for the Makerfield byelection. Wakefield, who is currently a councillor on Manchester city council, will take up the nomination following the withdrawal of the party's initial candidate.

Sarah Wakefield, a councillor on Manchester city council, will stand for the party after its initial candidate withdrew

The Greens have announced their new candidate in the Makerfield byelection.

Sarah Wakefield, a councillor on Manchester city council, will stand for the party after its initial candidate withdrew from the race.

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