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.

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.