Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne has issued a full response as he fights to keep hold of his seat in Parliament.
Earlier today the ECHO reported that Mr Byrne, who was elected as the Labour MP for the constituency in 2019 is facing a fight to once again be the candidate for the safe Labour seat at the next General Election.
Despite being named MP of the year for his work to fight food poverty, Mr Byrne has been 'triggered' by West Derby Labour members, meaning the party will now hold an open selection and others can challenge him for the Labour nomination in the safe party seat.