The role sits within the shadow education team, led by Angela Rayner, MP for Ashton-under-Lyne.
Ms Brabin was elected MP for Batley and Spen in October 2016 following the murder of MP Jo Cox. The shadow early years appointment had been left vacant for five months after Tulip Siddiq resigned from the role in January this year.
Commenting on the appointment Tracy Brabin said, 'It's an honour to be asked to serve on Labour's front bench and I'm delighted to join Angela Rayner's shadow education team. I'm passionate about all children receiving the best possible start in life and we know early years can set the tone for a lifetime so we've got to get it right. For too many parents the cost of childcare keeps them out of work, which isn't acceptable so we can and must do better.
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