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Green party announce new candidate for Makerfield byelection
UK NewsPolitics•May 26, 2026 at 9:29 AMNational

Green party announce new candidate for Makerfield byelection

By Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor•The Guardian - UK News

Sarah Wakefield, Manchester city councillor, to stand for party after initial candidate withdrewUK politics live – latest updatesThe Green party has announced Sarah Wakefield as its new candidate in the Makerfield byelection, after the previous candidate withdrew from the race.Wakefield, a councillor on Manchester city council, will stand for the party, saying she was proud to represent the Greens. Continue reading...

Sarah Wakefield, Manchester city councillor, to stand for party after initial candidate withdrew

The Green party has announced Sarah Wakefield as its new candidate in the Makerfield byelection, after the previous candidate withdrew from the race.

Wakefield, a councillor on Manchester city council, will stand for the party, saying she was proud to represent the Greens.

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