Labour selects Karen Shore for Runcorn by-election

Labour has selected Karen Shore, a Cheshire councillor, to run in the upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election. She aims to retain the seat previously held by former MP Mike Amesbury, who resigned after a violent incident. Amesbury received a 10-week prison sentence, which was suspended on appeal, making him subject to recall by constituents. He has stated he will step aside soon. The date for the by-election has not been announced, and no other candidates have been revealed yet.