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Brighton TV presenter Sophie Cook has been chosen to run for a seat in Parliament by the Labour Party.

She tweeted news of her selection as candidate for the East Worthing and Shoreham seat as she prepared to hit the campaign trail.

Sophie Cook

The former Royal Air Force technician said: “From my days in the Royal Air Force during the 1980s I always knew that I wanted to stand for Parliament but was unable to pursue this in case I was outed as transgender. This is no longer an issue.

“As an ex-newspaper editor and broadcaster as well as my experience as an inspirational speaker I know that I have the skills and belief to serve the party and constituency well.

“It is time for a united Labour Party to work together to defeat the Tories and work for the good of all, regardless of their position in society.

“I believe strongly in the values of equality and diversity, allowing everyone to thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, disability or wealth.

“At AFC Bournemouth, the Premier League club for whom I am the photographer, we have a motto: ‘Together anything is possible.’

“It was true for us and it can be true for the Labour Party.

“The time for change is now – a united Labour Party working for a United Kingdom. Be the change that you want to see in the world.”

Hear what Sophie has to say below:

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