Jarvis Cocker has been selected as Labour's candidate for Sheffield Hallam for the upcoming general election on December 12.
The former Pulp frontman announced the news on Twitter, saying he's "very happy" to have been chosen by the local party.
"I've been an activist most of my life," he said in a video posted to Twitter. "I'm an artist, I'm a musician, and I've been involved in politics from a very young age.
"I know the importance of politics, I know the importance of being involved, and I'm very happy and proud to have been chosen as the Labour Party candidate for Sheffield Hallam in the upcoming general election."
Cocker's candidacy has been backed by Jeremy Corbyn, who said the musician "brings a fresh and powerful voice to our movement".
"He is a man of great talent and integrity who cares deeply about the future of our country," Corbyn said in a statement.
"Jarvis is a man of great talent and integrity who cares deeply about the future of our country. He will be a fantastic asset to our campaign and I’m delighted to welcome him to the team."
Jarvis Cocker will be a fantastic asset to our campaign and I’m delighted to welcome him to the team. — Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) November 6, 2019
Cocker has previously lent his support to the Labour Party, appearing at a Jeremy Corbyn rally in Sheffield and appearing in a Labour Party video in 2017.
The musician has also been an outspoken critic of the Conservative Party, and in 2017, he and Pulp performed at a rally against Theresa May's Conservative Party conference in Manchester.
Pulp are currently working on their first album in 17 years, with Cocker previously saying that he would like to release it before the general election.
The band last released an album in 2001 with 'We Love Life', and played a number of reunion shows between 2011 and 2013.
Pulp are currently working on new album 'This Is Hardcore 2'.