The Green Party Stands Firm on Makerfield By Election The Green Party's Westminster leader, Ellie Chowns, has defied calls from senior party members to withdraw from the crucial Makerfield by election.
Despite pressure from prominent figures including former leader Jonathan Bartley, Chowns insists that the Greens will remain in the contest.
Withdrawing would have been seen as an admission of defeat and a concession to Labour's Andy Burnham, who is eager to secure a win in this key constituency.