Tracy Brabin

Tracy Lynn Brabin (born 9th May 1961 in Batley, England) is an English actress and writer turned politician. She appeared in Emmerdale as Ashley Thomas's girlfriend Carole between July and August 2014. Brabin was elected as MP for Batley and Spen in October 2016 following the murder of previous MP, Jo Cox. In May 2021 she was elected as Mayor of West Yorkshire. 
Brabin is known for her roles as Tricia Armstrong in Coronation Street and waitress Sandra in A Bit of a Do. Her other acting credits include EastEnders, Holby City, Doctors, The Bill, Law & Order:UK, Casulaty, Rosemary & Thyme, Midsummer Murders, Is Harry on the Boat?, Silent Witness, Where the Heart is and Peak Practice. She has also appeared in numerous theatre plays.
Brabin has also written for The Story of Tracy Beaker, Family Affairs, Shameless, Doctors, Hollyoaks, Heartbeat, Seacht and Crossroads.
Category:Emmerdale actors