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| Jo Cox MP death: Actress Tracy Brabin may stand in Batley & Spen by-election | Jo Cox MP death: Actress Tracy Brabin may stand in Batley & Spen by-election |
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| Former soap star Tracy Brabin could stand for Labour in the by-election triggered by the death of Jo Cox. | Former soap star Tracy Brabin could stand for Labour in the by-election triggered by the death of Jo Cox. |
| The ex-Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale actress confirmed to the BBC she was considering putting her name forward to become the Labour candidate. | The ex-Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale actress confirmed to the BBC she was considering putting her name forward to become the Labour candidate. |
| Mrs Cox, who was MP for Batley and Spen, was shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire on 16 June. | Mrs Cox, who was MP for Batley and Spen, was shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire on 16 June. |
| The Labour Party said it had not yet begun the selection process. | The Labour Party said it had not yet begun the selection process. |
| Live updates and more from across West Yorkshire | Live updates and more from across West Yorkshire |
| Ms Brabin, 55, who was born in Batley, played Tricia Armstrong in Coronation Street between 1994 and 1997. She later appeared as Roxy Drake in EastEnders and as Carole in Emmerdale. | |
| She has also had roles in Holby City and Doctors and appeared alongside David Jason and Stephanie Cole in the 1989 series A Bit Of A Do. | She has also had roles in Holby City and Doctors and appeared alongside David Jason and Stephanie Cole in the 1989 series A Bit Of A Do. |
| Speaking at Mrs Cox's funeral, Ms Brabin said the people of Batley and Spen had been "extraordinarily lucky to have her as their MP". | Speaking at Mrs Cox's funeral, Ms Brabin said the people of Batley and Spen had been "extraordinarily lucky to have her as their MP". |
| She said: "She was an extraordinary woman. Super bright, an extraordinary humanitarian. | She said: "She was an extraordinary woman. Super bright, an extraordinary humanitarian. |
| "She was hilariously funny to be around, massively energetic." | "She was hilariously funny to be around, massively energetic." |
| According to tradition, the Chief Whip of the political party whose MP held the vacant seat will begin the procedure for a by-election in a process known as 'moving the Writ'. | According to tradition, the Chief Whip of the political party whose MP held the vacant seat will begin the procedure for a by-election in a process known as 'moving the Writ'. |
| A new Writ is generally moved within three months of the vacancy occurring. | A new Writ is generally moved within three months of the vacancy occurring. |
| The Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and UKIP have all said they will not be fielding a candidate in the by-election. | The Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and UKIP have all said they will not be fielding a candidate in the by-election. |
| However, Liberty GB and English Democrats have both announced they will contest the seat. | However, Liberty GB and English Democrats have both announced they will contest the seat. |
| Labour said no date had been set for the by-election. | Labour said no date had been set for the by-election. |
| Thomas Mair, 52, has been charged with murder in relation to the death of Mrs Cox and is due to go on trial in November. | Thomas Mair, 52, has been charged with murder in relation to the death of Mrs Cox and is due to go on trial in November. |
| He has also been charged with grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon. | He has also been charged with grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon. |