George Galloway may enter race to become Gorton MP

Former Labour and Respect MP expected to join several candidates bidding to win seat following Gerald Kaufman’s deathGeorge Galloway could be preparing for a political comeback in the highly contested Gorton byelection.
The former MP will only say that he is “considering standing” – but sources say he has been on the campaign trail for three weeks.Related: George Galloway to write children's books about an 'ethical pirate'Related: Tributes paid to 'iconic' Labour MP Sir G