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The Green Party has announced nurse Chris Kennedy as its candidate for the Makerfield by-election.

Mr Kennedy, who is a children’s safeguarding specialist, said he was “proud” to have been elected to stand in the high-stakes contest through a ballot of local members following a hustings.

He said: “We want to defend our area against the politics of hate and division and bring people together around a positive vision for the future.

“At the same time, we can’t let this election be dominated by a Westminster psychodrama. It must be about protecting what makes Makerfield special. People here are feeling the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis, and they deserve real support.

“Greens will fight for warmer homes, lower bills, and a fairer economy. And we will always stand up for our NHS, properly funded, publicly owned, and there for everyone when they need it.”