Halifax MP Holly Lynch and her husband Chris Walker have announced they are expecting their first child this autumn.

Ms Lynch said she plans to take a short maternity break from Westminster, but that her constituency office and team will remain in place to continue assisting the people of Halifax with any casework issues during that period.

Ms Lynch said: “My husband Chris and I are excited to be welcoming another member to our family, and I look forward to the challenge of being both a Mum and an MP.”