BARROW and Furness MP John Woodcock has today resigned from the Labour party.

Mr Woodcock sent a letter of resignation to party leader Jeremy Corbyn outlining his reasons.

He had been suspended from the party since April after allegations of sexual harassment were made against him by a female aide. The claims are being investigated by the Labour Party.

Since then he has sat as an independent MP and vowed to continue fighting on behalf of Barrow telling his constituents: "Nothing will distract me from working flat out for our community. There is masses happening and I remain as proud as ever to serve as your MP and stand up for the town."

Yesterday it was revealed the Barrow and Furness Constituency Labour Party had made attempts to oust him from the parliamentary seat and today, at 9.30am, Mr Woodcock sent a letter to party leader Jeremy Corbyn quitting from the party.