A former deputy leader of Knowsley Council had made the longlist of candidates to be Labour’s representative in the West Lancashire by-election.
Louise Harbour will face a challenge from six other hopefuls to stand for the party following the resignation of incumbent Rosie Cooper last month. Ms Cooper, who has held the seat for 17 years, is stepping down to take the role of chair of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.
In May, Ms Harbour was ousted from her seat on Knowsley Council, becoming the second deputy leader in as many years to lose the Whitefield ward in Kirkby. Labour has now confirmed she has been longlisted as a potential candidate for the impending vote.
