Updated:
8:14 PM April 9, 2021
Former Norwich North MP, Ian Gibson, has died at the age of 82
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Former Norwich MP Dr Ian Gibson has died at the age of 82, the city's Labour Party has confirmed.
Dr Gibson was a Labour Party politician who was Norwich North MP for more than a decade, serving from 1997 to 2009, when he resigned.
Mike Stonard, president of Norwich Labour Party, said: "This is such sad news. Ian Gibson was a friend and a champion of the Norwich Labour movement over many decades.
"Throughout his life, Ian was a tenacious, committed campaigner and consistent advocate for his constituents, with a passion for promoting science and health.