Sarah Champion selected as Labour's candidate in Rotherham by-election
Sarah Champion has been selected as Labour's candidate in the Rotherham by-election. She runs the Bluebell Wood children's hospice in South Yorkshire.
After her selection, she said: "I'm proud to have been chosen to be the Labour Party candidate to become Rotherham's next MP.
"I promise I'll always put Rotherham first and be a strong voice for the fantastic people of this town, standing up for them against this utterly out of touch Tory-led government.
"Our next MP needs to be someone who will fight for a fairer deal - a fair deal on energy prices, no unfair hike in fuel duty, and someone who can help bring jobs and investment to this town."
Yorkshire MP demands 'government for the North'
England should have a 'regional government for the North', a West Yorkshire MP has claimed.
MPs back 'votes at 16' after clashes in the Commons
MPs from the region have clashed in the Commons over calls to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote.
Ministers deny flood insurance talks are 'in disarray'
Ministers deny claims by a Yorkshire MP that talks aimed at securing affordable insurance cover for flood risk homes are 'in disarray'.