The Greens' Calculated Move in Makerfield: What's at Stake? The Green Party has selected Chris Kennedy, a nurse and children's safeguarding specialist, as its candidate for the upcoming byelection in Makerfield.
This decision has sparked debate about the party's priorities and whether they are prioritizing strategic alliances over ideological purity.
On one level, selecting a local campaigner who can build on their existing base in Makerfield appears to be a pragmatic move by the Greens.