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  "path": "/skwawkbox/2026/05/26/greens-makerfield-candidate/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-26T22:00:10.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
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  "textContent": "The Green Party has announced Manchester councillor Sarah Wakefield as its new candidate for the Makerfield by-election. The announcement comes after the withdrawal of Chris Kennedy from the contest. Wakefield launched her campaign by calling on voters: Don’t vote in anger, vote in hope. There’s plenty to be angry about outside of Makerfield. From the […]\n\nBy Skwawkbox",
  "title": "“Vote in hope” – Greens announce Sarah Wakefield as new Makerfield candidate"
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