Green party announce new candidate for Makerfield byelection

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Sarah Wakefield, Manchester city councillor, to stand for party after initial candidate withdrew

The Green party has announced Sarah Wakefield as its new candidate in the Makerfield byelection, after the previous candidate withdrew from the race.

Wakefield, a councillor on Manchester city council, will stand for the party, saying she was proud to represent the Greens.