Stretford and Urmston by-election: Polling stations open

Polling stations have opened for the Stretford and Urmston by-election in Greater Manchester.

Labour's Ms Green, who was first elected in 2010, said being an MP had been "an enormous privilege".

Voting will take place until 22:00 GMT, with the result expected to be declared in the early hours of Friday morning.

The nine candidates, listed in alphabetical order, are:

Emily Carter-Kandola (Conservative)

Anna Fryer (Liberal Democrats)

Christina Glancy (Freedom Alliance)

Dan Jerrome (Green Party)

Paul Swansborough (Reform UK)

Julien Yvon (Social Democratic Party)