Several well-known councillors have begun campaigns to move into Westminster.
Local government continues to be a breeding ground for prospective MPs, with high-profile battles on 8 June likely to feature serving councillors.
In the Parliamentary constituency of Ealing Central and Acton in west London, serving Conservative councillor Joy Morrissey is seeking to unseat Labour’s incumbent MP Rupa Huq.
In the North East of England, two Labour councillors have been described as ‘near certainties’ to secure safe seats.