UKIP announces local NHS worker as by-election candidate

Fiona Mills is UKIP's candidate in the Copeland by-election Credit: ITV Border

A local NHS worker has been announced as UKIP's candidate for the Copeland by-election.

Fiona Mills, who was UKIP's candidate in Carlisle during the General Election, says she is "honoured and delighted" about the selection.

Mills, who says she has worked for the NHS for 24 years, says the health service is one of the main issues for the constituency.

UKIP Leader Paul Nuttall has expressed his support for the new candidate.