SHARON OSBOURNE Approached To Run For Political Office

According to the U.K.'s Yorkshire Post Today, Sharon Osbourne has been approached by a group in Featherstone, West Yorkshire, who want her to stand as an independent candidate at the General Election.

They have contacted the rock matriarch, who divides her time between Los Angles and the U.K., to see if she's interested in standing in Hemsworth — a Labour seat, currently held by Jon Trickett MP, with a 15,636 majority.

A spokesman for the group said: "We just heard that Sharon Osbourne might be looking for a constituency to stand in so I have managed to get her details.

"I have been in touch with her office in London and they say she is considering it."

They believe the seat is up for grabs after independent candidates gained three seats on Wakefield Council in the Featherstone ward at last year's local elections.

The Hemsworth constituency is made up of 22 separate towns and villages, including Featherstone.

Wakefield councillor Kay Binnersley (Independent, Featherstone),said she was in favour of the move.

"She's a strong woman and we want someone to get this area well known again."

A letter from the action group to the TV star admits: "On the face of it, the constituency may seem impossible to win — Labour have had a majority of 15,000 for as many years as anyone can remember."

But they say last June's Wakefield Council wins by three independents offered the hope of success for a strong candidate at the General Election, expected to be held in May.

A spokeswoman for Mrs. Osbourne, who is also the face of Leeds-based supermarket chain Asda, confirmed they have been in contact with the independent group in Featherstone and are considering their offer.

Last night MP Mr Trickett said: "In a democratic country anyone can seek election to Parliament."

He said so far only one prospective parliamentary candidate had been announced for the seat, and that was not Sharon Osbourne.