Labour members in Sunderland Central have today selected Julie Elliott to be the Labour Candidate at the next General Election.

The vacancy occurred after the decision by Chris Mullin MP to retire from Parliament at the next General Election.

Julie Elliott, aged 45, is currently a Political Officer with the GMB Union.

Mum of four grown-up children, she is a local Sunderland Labour Party activist and Chair of Sunderland Central Labour Party.

Sunderland MP Chris Mullin has announced his intentions to retire at next GE.