Chris Kennedy

Chris Kennedy was recently selected as the Green Party's candidate for the Makerfield byelection. A nurse and children's safeguarding specialist, Kennedy was chosen after a hustings. However, his candidacy was short-lived. He withdrew from the ballot just nine hours after his selection, citing "personal and family reasons." Reports suggest that The Times had approached Kennedy regarding a series of social media posts prior to his withdrawal. The Green Party had reportedly been considering not investing significant resources in the Makerfield byelection, with some members wary of being blamed for poor results. Kennedy's brief tenure as candidate has made him newsworthy in the context of this upcoming election.