Local MPs have marked Bradford City's promotion to the Premier League at Westminster by putting down an official congratulation on Parliament's daily agenda.

Bradford South MP Gerry Sutcliffe put down An Early Day Motion on the House of Commons Order Paper circulated to all ministers, MPs and senior civil servants.

He has been backed by Bradford North MP Terry Rooney, Bradford West MP Marsha Singh, Shipley's Chris Leslie and Keighley's Ann Cryer.

The motion reads: "That this House congratulates the players, management, directors, staff and supporters of Bradford City Football Club on their promotion to the Premier League."

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