Labour Party draws up shortlist for Dewsbury and Mirfield parliamentary candidate

It was announced earlier this year that the Dewsbury Constituency Labour Party would choose from an all-women shortlist.

Today (Wednesday) chairman Mike Greetham said: “We’ve got a shortlist. The final hustings and vote will be on November 2.”

The candidates on the shortlist are all Labour councillors, although only one currently represents a ward in the constituency.

Nasrin Ali is a councillor for Levenshulme in Manchester.

Cathy Scott is a councillor for Dewsbury East and a Kirklees Cabinet member.

She tweeted: “Honoured to have been named on the shortlist to be Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Dewsbury. Busy month ahead!”

Meanwhile, Paula Sherriff is a councillor for Pontefract North.

She told Twitter followers: “Delighted and honoured to have been shortlisted today for Dewsbury parliamentary selection. Now back speaking to members about task ahead.”