Time is running out for Labour Party members to put themselves forward in four of Cumbria's six constituencies.

Potential candidates have until midday tomorrow to submit their applications, which Labour says will then be considered by its National Executive Committee (NEC).

Sue Hayman, Workington's current Labour MP and John Woodcock, for Barrow and Furness, will both be seeking re-election on June 8.

The NEC will be tasked with selecting candidates to stand in Carlisle, which Labour last held in 2010 and Copeland, a seat taken by the Conservatives in a by-election earlier this year.

Candidates will also be standing in the constituencies of Penrith and The Border - currently held by Conservative Rory Stewart - and Westmorland and Lonsdale, which is held by Liberal Democrats leader Tim Farron.

It is expected that all parties must declare their candidates by May 11 - three weeks before voters go to the polls.

Lee Sherriff, who represents Harraby on Carlisle City Council, stood as Labour's candidate two years ago but has confirmed that she will not do so this time around.

Current Carlisle incumbent John Stevenson and Copeland's newly elected MP Trudy Harrison, both Conservative, have also confirmed they will stand.

Miss Sherriff said: "I decided at this time it wasn’t the right thing for me to do.”

Reacting to her decision on the News & Star's Facebook page, Jacqueline Cashman said: "She worked very hard for Carlisle people during her last campaign and continues to do so on the city council.

"I think people should respect her decision and leave it at that."

Suzanne Kelsey added: "Absolutely one of the loveliest people I have had the privilege to meet and work with.

"Dedicated and committed to doing her very best for the community and beyond in her own time, seven days a week and putting her own life on hold for a long time as well as working in a caring profession. Inspirational lady."