Press Association15 September 2013
The controversial Top Gear presenter has suggested on Twitter that he could run as an independent at the next election.
"I'm thinking I might stand in the next election as an independent for Doncaster North, which is where I'm from. Thoughts?" he wrote.
It was unclear how seriously he is considering the idea - or whether it was a spot of mischief-making.
He has in the past had to apologise to Ed Miliband's political mentor and predecessor as Labour leader, Gordon Brown, after calling him a "one-eyed Scottish idiot".
His comments come after a difficult summer for Mr Miliband, who had to endure a series of stinging criticisms of his leadership from within his own ranks.
