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Phoebe Jobling

ITV criticised by MP Rosie Cooper over new drama starring Stephen Graham which covers plot to kill her

Labour MP Rosie Cooper has hit out at ITV after the broadcaster released a drama series showcasing a terror plot to kill her. In September, ITV announced they would air a new drama covering the true story behind the murderous plan by convicted child sex offender and terrorist Jack Renshaw.

The five-part series titled The Walk In began on October 3 with the final episode airing on October 31, and covered how the murder plot was stopped by an undercover member of the campaign group Hope not hate, played by actor Stephen Graham.

But, the West Lancashire MP has now critisized ITV's decision to broadcast the drama detailing the harrowing real life events that she went through. The 72-year-old says she feels she has been used as a "marketing tool" by both ITV and Hope Not Hate.

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