abstract:Sir Ian Gibson is the Chairman of Wm Morrison Supermarkets, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket group; previous chairmanships include BPBplc, Trinity Mirror, the owner of the Daily Mirror and other regional publications, and Deputy Chairman of ASDA plc. Sir Ian has also held Non Executive Directorships at Greggs plc, GKN plc, ASDA plc and Northern Rockplc.
The by-election was triggered by popular Labour MP IanGibson quitting after he was barred from standing again for the party over his expenses - sparking anger among some constituents.