The Greens Have Announced Their New Candidate in the Makerfield by-Election

Green Party announces new Makerfield by-election candidate (again)

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Green Party announces new Makerfield by-election candidate

Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18 June poll.

The Greens have announced their new candidate in the Makerfield by-election

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

Greens will still stand in Makerfield despite calls from senior members to step aside

Senior Green Party members called on the party to withdraw from the crucial by-election

Zack Polanski told to step aside in Makerfield as senior Greens call for deal with Andy Burnham

Senior figures within the Green Party have called on their candidate Zack Polanski to weigh up standing down in the Makerfield by-election, provided the Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham pledges support for proportional representation.A joint statement signed by councillors, activists and former party leaders expresses concern about contesting the seat. Among those backing the letter are Jonathan Bartley, who served as party leader from 2016…

"Don’t vote in anger, vote in hope” - Greens select Sarah Wakefield as candidate in Makerfield byelection - Green Party

Sarah Wakefield (above) has been announced as Green Party candidate for the upcoming Makerfield by-election. Sarah is 38 years old, a mum with two young children, and a councillor on Manchester City Council. Currently on maternity leave as a charity director, she previously worked in retail with a focus on sustainable food and is a trustee of a community organisation. On being announced as Green Party candidate, Sarah Wakefield said: “I am proud…