Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne has received the support of key figures in his fight to retain his seat in Parliament.
Mr Byrne, who was elected as the Labour MP for the seat at the 2019 General Election, is facing a battle to be selected as the Labour candidate again for the next election.
The ECHO revealed last week that Mr Byrne has been 'triggered' by members of the West Derby Constituency Labour Party. This means he will have to face off against other potential candidates to be selected as Labour's choice for the safe Liverpool seat.