Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard is running to become an MP in Sheffield. (Picture: Habibur Rahman)

Eddie Izzard on transphobia, pronouns and her passion to become Sheffield MP

Eddie Izzard launched her bid this month to become Sheffield Central’s MP after the constituency’s incumbent, Paul Blomfield, announced he would be standing down at the next general election.

Eddie Izzard: ‘I will bring stronger, and brighter attention to Sheffield’

Eddie Izzard attends the 'Moonage Daydream' London Premiere. (Pic credit: Stuart C. Wilson / Getty Images)

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Eddie Izzard poses for a photo with police officers in Sheffield city centre, where they were taking part in Project Servator, which is designed to disrupt criminals planning terrorist acts and other offences

Eddie Izzard launches campaign to become Labour MP in Yorkshire

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Eddie Izzard visits Leigh town centre to show support for Labour candidate Jo Platt in the 2017 general election.

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Eddie Izzard has announced that she uses she/her pronouns - and gender fluidity ...

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Trainee teacher graduates and gets engaged on same day

Tom Hardie proposed to his girlfriend Kate Woodward at her graduation ceremony at York University

Man proposes to girlfriend at her graduation ceremony

Eddie Izzard with his honorary degree from York St John University

Eddie Izzard attacks fake news as he accepts honorary degree at York Minster

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AMBITIOUS: Eddie Izzard as Bertie, Prince of Wales from Victoria & Abdul. Picture: PA Photo/Focus Features/Peter Mountain.

Love across the divide

MULTI-FACETED: Eddie Izzard's memoir Believe Me is out now.

Setting the bar high

Fun run 'Run For Jo' in memory of Jo Cox held at Oakwell Hall and Country Park, Birtsall. Pictured Jo's husband Brendan, with Jo's sister Kim, and Eddie Izzard, stand-up comedian, actor, writer and political activist, before the start of the race.

Hundreds join Eddie Izzard in fun run to remember Jo Cox

Comedian Eddie Izzard joined hundreds of runners at a memorial event today to honour murdered MP Jo Cox.

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Eddie Izzard and Kim Leadbeater

Comedian Eddie Izzard enjoys picnic ahead of The Great Get Together in memory of...

Oakwell Hall, Birstall.

Eddie Izzard in running to attend Jo Cox memorial event in Birstall, near Leeds

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Bridget's back, but which Yorkshire author wrote her original diary? Picture: Universal.

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Eddie Izzard completed his 27th marathon in 27 days in South Africa today.

Eddie Izzard raises more than £1m for Sport Relief after completing 27 marathon...

Grandad Ray Matthews, aged 74, is hoping to break a new world record by running 75 marathons in as many days - starting on his 75th birthday.

Rotherham granddad Ray sets out on 75 marathons in 75 days

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Eddie Izzard on the campaign trail in Farsley, Leeds. Picture: Ross Parry Agency

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Interview: Eddie Izzard

One of the busiest figures in comedy, Eddie Izzard is hitting Sheffield tonight, fresh from Bucharest. Yvette Huddleston spoke to him.

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