Ian Gibson has not ruled out standing as an independent

Ian GibsonFrom @LabourList

With the selection of the Labour candidate for the Norwich North by-election due to take place on Sunday, Ian Gibson has said tonight that he has not ruled out standing as an independent candidate.

Responsing to a question about his future in the constituency asked by Michael Crick, political editor of Newsnight, Gibson said:

“Things may still change, depending on the selection. There are always temptations.”

Stay tuned to LabourList on Sunday, when we’ll announce the result of the selection.

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