Norman Lamb to run for Lib Dem leader

Liberal Democrat MP Norman Lamb, Minister for Care and Support, addresses the party’s spring conference in Liverpool, north west England on March 15, 2015. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Norman Lamb has confirmed to ITV Anglia that he will stand for the Lib Dem leadership.

A close ally of Nick Clegg, he is likely to be running against the popular grass roots choice of Tim Farron.

He also helped launch the career of rapper Tinchy Stryder.