Green Party names new candidate for Makerfield by-election after antisemitism row

The Independent describes its reporting approach as sending journalists to cover developing stories across political issues, including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. It emphasizes separating facts from messaging and states that donations fund on-the-ground reporting. It claims broad trust across the political spectrum and says it avoids paywalls so reporting and analysis remain accessible. The Green Party names Sarah Wakefield as its new candidate for the Makerfield by-election after the prior choice withdrew. Wakefield, a Manchester city councillor, says the party’s message is that the future can be better and fairer than the failed status quo. She is on maternity leave from a charity director role and has experience in retail, including sustainable food. She says voters must have a choice and that politics can create a better life for families.

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"The Green Party has named a new candidate for the Makerfield by-election, following the withdrawal of their previous choice. Manchester city councillor Sarah Wakefield will now contest the June 18 vote, stating the party's message is that "the future can be better and fairer than the failed status quo." Her selection comes after former Green candidate Chris Kennedy apologised following reports he had shared a post describing an attack on Jewish ambulances in north London as a "false flag"."

"Ms Wakefield is currently on maternity leave from her role as a charity director and has prior experience in retail, with a particular focus on sustainable food. She said: I am proud to be representing the Green Party in the Makerfield by-election. It is vital in a democracy that voters are given a choice of who they want to vote for. Together we can bring back the hope that politics can create a better life for ourselves and our children."

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