Labour selects Karen Shore for Runcorn and Helsby by-election

Labour has chosen Karen Shore as its candidate for the upcoming by-election in Runcorn and Helsby. This follows the resignation of Mike Amesbury, who received a suspended prison sentence for assaulting a constituent. Amesbury's resignation came after he admitted to the attack last October. He was suspended from the Labour Party and later left. Shore, a former teacher and long-time councillor, aims to represent local interests. Shore emphasized the importance of local representation and highlighted Labour's recent achievements, including increased NHS appointments and local investments. The by-election is seen as an opportunity for Labour to maintain its presence in the constituency.