Voters in the Runcorn and Helsby constituency will likely be heading to the polls soon in a by-election to replace the former Labour MP Mike Amesbury. Amesbury has indicated that he intends to resign as an MP following his conviction for assault, for which he received a suspended sentence.

Labour has selected a candidate to run in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election to replace Mike Amesbury, who said he would quit the Commons after punching a constituent. Cheshire West & Chester councillor Karen Shore will run as Labour’s candidate.

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Labour has selected Karen Shore as its candidate for the expected by-election in Runcorn and Helsby. The by-election is expected to take place following Mike Amesbury's resignation after he was handed a suspended prison sentence for attacking a constituent.

Labour has announced that a Cheshire councillor will be its candidate in the forthcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election. It follows the recent decision by Mike Amesbury to quit the House of Commons after he was convicted and given a suspended prison sentence for repeatedly punching a constituent in the street.

Labour has announced it has selected Cheshire West and Chester councillor Karen Shore to contest the expected by-election in Runcorn and Helsby. The by-election is expected to be called after Mike Amesbury announced his intention to stand down as an MP this week.