Former England spinner Monty Panesar has abandoned his plans to stand for George Galloway’s Workers Party of Britain at the next general election.

Just a week ago Panesar was unveiled as a prospective candidate in Ealing Southall and, despite suggesting he hoped to run for Prime Minister one day, appeared unprepared for scrutiny that came with his announcement.

The 42-year-old struggled to offer a coherent policy platform during a series of difficult broadcast interviews, at one stage claiming leaving NATO would help lower immigration to the United Kingdom.

Panesar played 50 Tests fo...