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Green Party Candidate for Makerfield By-election Quits After Less Than 12 Hours

The Green party's candidate for the Makerfield by-election, Chris Kennedy, has withdrawn from the ballot less than 12 hours after being announced. The party apologized for his past posts regarding an attack on Jewish ambulances, stating he withdrew for personal reasons.

22 May, 05:43 — 22 May, 07:24
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