Greens announce councillor as candidate for mayor (opens original article in a new tab)

The Green Party has announced Geraldine Coggins as its candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election, positioning her as a direct challenger to Reform UK.

• The Green Party has selected Trafford Council councillor Geraldine Coggins as its candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.
• Coggins emphasized prioritizing 'people and planet over profits' and highlighted a direct contest against Nigel Farage's Reform UK party.
• The by-election is scheduled for 30 July, with Labour set to announce its candidate on Friday.