BBC Politics26 May 2026
Greens announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18 June poll.
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The Guardian Politics26 May 2026
Green party announce new candidate for Makerfield byelection
Sarah Wakefield, Manchester city councillor, to stand for party after initial candidate withdrew The Green party has announced its new candidate in the Makerfield byelection. Sarah Wakefield, a councillor on Manchester city council, will stand for the party after its initial candidate withdrew from the race. Continue reading...
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The Guardian Politics26 May 2026
The curse of burnout Britain affects politicians as much as everyone else: give Carla Denyer a break | Gaby Hinsliff
The Green MP’s decision to take time out has angered some – but many more will see endemic stress and anxiety as a blight we must address Carla Denyer is taking some time out. The Bristol Central MP and former Green party co-leader says she is suffering from burnout after trying to juggle health issues on top of the job and has been advised by her doctor to take a break. In an ideal world, most people would just wish her a swift recovery and get on with their lives, as quite a lot of MPs from no
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The Guardian Politics25 May 2026
To understand Britain’s new politics, look no further than this Shakespearean saga in Worcestershire | Jason Okundaye
What should be a story of Reform incompetence instead speaks to the broader refusal of Westminster to adapt to multiparty democracy If you want a window into how a fragmented nation and a splintered party system are reshaping British politics, look no further than the drama at Worcestershire county council. It shows the consequences of Britain governing like a two-party state, when it now votes like a multiparty democracy. Last week, opposition councillors from the Conservatives, Greens, Liberal
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The Guardian Politics24 May 2026
Squeals of horror over price caps – but how are we going to fix our broken food system?
Global events and the climate crisis have left Britain’s food system dangerously exposed and in desperate need of an overhaul The news that the Treasury was asking UK supermarkets to cap price rises on essential foods was greeted with predictable squeals of horror this week. Supermarkets were reportedly “furious”, while luminaries from the former head of the Institute for Fiscal Studies to the former chair of M&S could be found harrumphing about the evils of price controls. But this caterwauling
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The Guardian Politics23 May 2026
GLA considering investigation into Zack Polanski over houseboat council tax
Official assessing formal complaint into Green party leader’s potential ‘breach of conduct’ as assembly member London assembly officials are weighing up whether to launch an investigation into Zack Polanski after he admitted he may have failed to pay the correct council tax while living on a houseboat in the capital. The Green party leader has faced questions over whether the houseboat, moored in east London, was his primary residence. A spokesperson for his party had described the situation as
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BBC Politics22 May 2026
Green MP Carla Denyer to take leave of absence due to 'burnout'
Carla Denyer said she was taking "several weeks" off to recover from burnout
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BBC Politics22 May 2026
Green MP Carla Denyer to take leave of absence due to 'burnout'
Carla Denyer said she was taking "several weeks" off to recover from burnout
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BBC Politics22 May 2026
Green by-elections may cost up to £250,000
A number of Green councillors are ineligible to take up elected positions, leading to by-elections.
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BBC Politics22 May 2026
Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post
The Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons".
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The Guardian Politics22 May 2026
Burnham to launch byelection campaign as Green candidate quits after just nine hours – UK politics live
Andy Burnham expected to address supporters in the morning as he officially launches campaign to be Labour candidate for Makerfield Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. Andy Burnham is set to officially launch his campaign as the Labour candidate in the Makerfield byelection this morning, as he seeks a return to parliament after nine years. Continue reading...
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BBC Politics22 May 2026
Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post
The Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons".
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