Former England cricketer Monty Panesar said he wanted to stand up for the working-class by running for Parliament for George Galloway's political party.Mr Panesar appeared alongside the Workers Party of Britain leader in Westminster, arguing for plans including a wealth tax and curbs on foreign ownership of sports teams.Mr Galloway said he had 500 candidates already lined up to fight a general election and he wanted his party to put pressure on Labour in the same way Nigel Farage was able to tar

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar said he wanted to stand up for the working-class by running for Parliament for George Galloway's political party.Mr Panesar appeared alongside the Workers Party of Britain leader in Westminster, arguing for plans including a wealth tax and curbs on foreign ownership of sports teams.Mr Galloway said he had 500 candidates already lined up to fight a general election and he wanted his party to put pressure on Labour in the same way Nigel Farage was able to target the Conservatives.