Ex-Corrrie actress to replace Jo Cox as Labour candidate
Tracy Brabin has been selected as the Labour candidate for Jo Cox MP's seat.
Former Coronation Street actress Tracy Brabin has been selected as the Labour candidate in the Batley and Spen by-election, which was called following the death of Jo Cox MP.
The West Yorkshire seat has been vacant since Mrs Cox was shot and stabbed to death in June.
Ms Brabin was born in Batley and worked with Mrs Cox on her campaign to save the town's library.
The TV star played Tricia Armstrong in Coronation Street in the 1990s before appearing as Roxy Drake in EastEnders.
More recently, she plated vicar Ashley's love interest Carole in Emmerdale.
She has also written for shows including Family Affairs, Tracy Beaker and Hollyoaks.
The Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Ukip have said they will not field a candidate in the by-election out of respect for Mrs Cox's memory.
The by-election will be held on October 20.