Labour has appointed Cheshire councillor Karen Shore as its candidate for the upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election after MP Mike Amesbury's resignation due to a conviction for assault. Amesbury, previously a Labour MP and now an independent, had been convicted for assaulting a constituent, leading to a suspended prison sentence. Shore aims to retain the seat, won by Amesbury with a significant majority last year. Starmer has endorsed her, emphasizing her local experience and commitment to serving the community effectively in Parliament. The by-election date is yet to be announced.
Karen Shore will be a champion for the people of Runcorn and Helsby. She's local... will give people a strong voice in the House of Commons.
The date of the Runcorn and Helsby by-election has not yet been set. This will be the first under Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government.
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