Willmott voted Labour MEPs leader

Labour MEPs have elected Glenis Willmott as their new leader in the European Parliament.

Mrs Willmott, who represents the East Midlands, is the party's first female leader at Brussels and Strasbourg for 16 years.

The former trade union organiser has been a member of the European Parliament since February 2006.

All 19 Labour MEPs were entitled to vote. Ten voted for Mrs Willmott, nine for East of England MEP Richard Howitt.