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Labour backbencher Ian Gibson has been barred from standing for the party at the next general election, following questions about his expenses.Labour backbencher Ian Gibson has been barred from standing for the party at the next general election, following questions about his expenses.
The Norwich North MP is said to be "very upset" at the news, which follows an appearance before a disciplinary panel set up by Labour's ruling body.The Norwich North MP is said to be "very upset" at the news, which follows an appearance before a disciplinary panel set up by Labour's ruling body.
He reportedly claimed for a flat in which his daughter lived rent-free.He reportedly claimed for a flat in which his daughter lived rent-free.
MPs Margaret Moran, Elliot Morley and David Chaytor, who already said they would not stand, were also banned.MPs Margaret Moran, Elliot Morley and David Chaytor, who already said they would not stand, were also banned.
But they have not been expelled from the party or had the whip removed.But they have not been expelled from the party or had the whip removed.
'Unanimous''Unanimous'
An internal Labour party panel - dubbed the star chamber - had been considering five MPs' cases, following allegations over their expenses claims.An internal Labour party panel - dubbed the star chamber - had been considering five MPs' cases, following allegations over their expenses claims.
They have yet to rule on backbencher Jim Devine. It has yet to rule on backbencher Jim Devine.
As both Gordon Brown and the National Executive Committee have made clear, the Labour Party demands the very highest standard of its MPs Labour Party spokesman Home Secretary Smith to step down Labour MP Chaytor to stand down
A Labour Party spokesman said the panel had "unanimously recommended rescinding each of their endorsement as Labour candidates".A Labour Party spokesman said the panel had "unanimously recommended rescinding each of their endorsement as Labour candidates".
He said new prospective parliamentary candidates would be selected for their constituencies in Bury, Norwich, Scunthorpe and Luton.He said new prospective parliamentary candidates would be selected for their constituencies in Bury, Norwich, Scunthorpe and Luton.
He added: "As both Gordon Brown and the National Executive Committee have made clear, the Labour Party demands the very highest standard of its MPs.He added: "As both Gordon Brown and the National Executive Committee have made clear, the Labour Party demands the very highest standard of its MPs.
"The special NEC endorsements panel will continue to consider cases referred to it by the chief whip or the Labour Party's general secretary.""The special NEC endorsements panel will continue to consider cases referred to it by the chief whip or the Labour Party's general secretary."
'Accounting errors'
Mr Gibson was the only MP to face the panel as the other three had already decided to stand down.Mr Gibson was the only MP to face the panel as the other three had already decided to stand down.
It is understood he was before the panel for 25 minutes on Tuesday and was said to be "very upset by the news and considering his options".It is understood he was before the panel for 25 minutes on Tuesday and was said to be "very upset by the news and considering his options".
David Chaytor, who was suspended by the Parliamentary Labour Party pending an investigation into his claims, had announced earlier he would be standing down.David Chaytor, who was suspended by the Parliamentary Labour Party pending an investigation into his claims, had announced earlier he would be standing down.
He reportedly claimed nearly £13,000 for a mortgage that had already been paid off. He had apologised for "an unforgivable error in accounting procedures" and pledged to repay the money.He reportedly claimed nearly £13,000 for a mortgage that had already been paid off. He had apologised for "an unforgivable error in accounting procedures" and pledged to repay the money.
Elliot Morley, a former minister, was accused of claiming £16,000 for a mortgage that had been paid off - he also blamed "sloppy accounting", apologised and repaid the money.Elliot Morley, a former minister, was accused of claiming £16,000 for a mortgage that had been paid off - he also blamed "sloppy accounting", apologised and repaid the money.
He announced on Friday that he would be standing down at the next general election.He announced on Friday that he would be standing down at the next general election.
Margaret Moran's reported £22,500 claim for dry rot at her Southampton home - 100 miles from her Luton constituency - had been widely criticised and prompted TV presenter Esther Rantzen to consider running against her.Margaret Moran's reported £22,500 claim for dry rot at her Southampton home - 100 miles from her Luton constituency - had been widely criticised and prompted TV presenter Esther Rantzen to consider running against her.
She maintained she had done "nothing wrong or dishonest" but said she understood people's anger and had decided to step down.She maintained she had done "nothing wrong or dishonest" but said she understood people's anger and had decided to step down.