'We will fight': Gisela Stuart gives full backing to Labour candidate after stepping down

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Wednesday 19 April 2017 at 9:17pm

Gisela Stuart will not contest her seat in the June election. Credit: PA

MP Gisela Stuart has said the next Labour candidate for Birmingham Edgbaston will have her 'full backing'.

The Labour MP announced she will not contest her seat at the General Election in June, but insists the party will 'fight' like they 'always do'.

She described her marginal seat - which she has held for 20 years - as 'wonderful', but said the shock snap election meant it was time for her to step down.