Creagh brands Conservative opponent in Wakefield "sneering"

Writing on Twitter, Ms Creagh, who is defending the Wakefield seat for Labour, criticised a post by Antony Calvert last month.

The tweet from Mr Calvert said: "Man recognises me at Wakefield Westgate. 'These f****n Tories always looking to trample on t'working class, like me.' Man walks into Costa'".

Highlighting the post on Twitter, Ms Creagh wrote: "This sneering tweet sums up why Wakefield Tory candidate doesn't deserve your vote."

Ms Creagh successfully defended her Wakefield seat at the last election but with a majority of just 2,613 which the Conservatives are hopeful of overcoming this time round.

Mr Calvert was also the Conservatives' candidate in Wakefield two years ago.