He will try to overturn a Labour a majority of 4,686 in Workington, with the seat currently held
by shadow environment secretary Sue Hayman.
Not exact matches
Kerry McCarthy, the Labour MP for Bristol East, has been appointed
shadow secretary of state for
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
by Jeremy Corbyn.
The former
shadow environment secretary's claims follow allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against Mr Hopkins
by a party activist.
The
shadow environment secretary, Sue Hayman, called the announcement weak and said Labour's plan went further
by proposing a ban on transporting live animals for slaughter or fattening.