Greens to run scaled-back campaign in Makerfield byelection in potential boost for Burnham
The Greens are scaling back their campaign for the Makerfield byelection, focusing instead on the Greater Manchester mayoralty election. Senior party figures believe that a strong campaign could inadvertently benefit Reform UK if the vote splits on the left. Sarah Wakefield has been announced as the Green candidate following the withdrawal of Chris Kennedy due to controversy.
- ▪The Greens will limit their resources for the Makerfield byelection, prioritizing the Greater Manchester mayoralty election instead.
- ▪Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the Green candidate after Chris Kennedy stepped down.
- ▪Senior Green figures have expressed concerns about splitting the left vote, which could aid Reform UK.
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Sarah Wakefield, the Green candidate for the byelection, which senior party figures think it will not win. Photograph: Manchester Green PartyView image in fullscreenSarah Wakefield, the Green candidate for the byelection, which senior party figures think it will not win. Photograph: Manchester Green PartyMakerfield byelectionGreens to run scaled-back campaign in Makerfield byelection in potential boost for BurnhamExclusive: Party expected to focus on Greater Manchester mayoralty election if Burnham returned to parliament UK politics live – latest updates Peter Walker Senior political correspondentTue 26 May 2026 10.45 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 10.46 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Greens have decided to devote only limited resources to next month’s Makerfield…
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