The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott speaks to former Colne Valley MP Thelma Walker, who is standing in the Hartlepool by-election as a member of Northern Independence Party.

Note: This was recorded before nominations closed. The Northern Independence Party did not register with the Electoral Commission in time for Ms Walker to be listed as their candidate and she will now stand as an independent.

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