Green Candidate Chris Kennedy Apologizes for 4-Ambulance 'False Flag' Posts, Quits Race
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Updated · BBC.com · May 22
Green Candidate Chris Kennedy Apologizes for 4-Ambulance 'False Flag' Posts, Quits Race
2 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 22
Chris Kennedy deleted and apologized for posts that cast the arson attack on four Hatzola ambulances in north London as a "false flag," the Green Party said.
The posts were a factor in his withdrawal from the Makerfield by-election hours after his candidacy was announced, despite the party initially citing personal and family reasons.
The Greens said the posts did not reflect party views and plan to decide on a replacement candidate on Monday.
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