New Shadow Culture Secretary named

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has named Tracy Brabin as the new Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

The MP for Batley and Spen replaces Labour’s former deputy leader Tom Watson, who did not stand for re-election in December. Brabin, who has held her seat since 2016, previously worked as an actor, appearing in television shows including Coronation Street and Eastenders.