Who’re MPs stepping down earlier than the subsequent normal election?
The former deputy prime minister is amongst quite a few Conservatives heading for the door with the celebration still behind Labour in polls – though members of the opposition benches are additionally set to step apart.
Tory MP Matthew Offord mentioned the position had “required great sacrifices in my personal and professional lives”, and will not stand again for the seat he has crammed since 2010.
Former well being secretaries Sajid Javid and Matt Hancock, now an impartial, may even not run within the subsequent election, which have to be held no later than January 2025 however is prone to be earlier than that. Labour MPs stepping down embrace former frontbenchers equivalent to Harriet Harman and Margaret Hodge.
Here is the entire listing of MPs prone to be or confirmed to be standing apart.
Matt Hancock, Independent MP for West Suffolk
Matt Hancock
/ Victoria Jones/PAFormer well being secretary Matt Hancock announced he would be stepping down following his look on I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!, which misplaced him the Conservative whip.
Julian Knight, Independent MP for Solihull
Julian Knight
/ UK Parliament/PA MediaA former Conservative who turned an impartial. He stays suspended from the Tories regardless of an investigation into an alleged sexual assault towards him being dropped.
Chris Pincher, Independent for Tamworth
Chris Pincher (/PA)
/ UK Parliament/PA MediaThe scandal engulfing the previous Conservative MP was one of many the reason why Boris Johnson got here to get replaced as prime minister.
Conservatives
Adam Afriyie, Conservative MP for Windsor
Adam Afriyie
/ Adam Afriyie / UK GovernmentAdam Afriyie has been an MP since 2005. He introduced that he would step down in July, including: “It is a double and unexpected honour to have been elected the first black Conservative MP in the history of our party.”
Nigel Adams, Conservative MP for Selby and Ainsty
Nigel Adams
/ PA ArchiveNigel Adams has been an MP since 2010 however mentioned in 2019 that he wished to step all the way down to pursue different pursuits.
Stuart Anderson, Conservative MP for Wolverhampton South West
Only an MP since 2019, the Tory has chosen to step again because of “personal and family reasons”.
Sir Paul Beresford, Conservative MP for Mole Valley
The 77-year-old is meaning to retire earlier than the subsequent election comes round.
Crispin Blunt, Conservative MP for Reigate
Crispin Blunt
/ UK Parliament/PA MediaCrispin Blunt will step down after serving as an MP for 25 years. He just lately got here beneath hearth for supporting MP Imran Ahmad Khan, who was jailed for sexually assaulting a teenage boy.
Sir Graham Brady, Conservative MP for Altrincham and Sale West
Senior Tory Sir Graham Brady won’t stand for re-election
/ PA WireOne of the names on the prime of the Conservative Party who won’t be an MP past 2024 is Sir Graham Brady, the chairman of the influential 1922 committee.
Dehenna Davison, Conservative MP for Bishop Auckland
Dehenna Davison
/ Getty ImagesDehenna Davison, 29, mentioned: “I’ve dedicated the vast majority of my time to politics, and to help make people’s lives better. But, to be frank, it has meant I haven’t had anything like a normal life for a 20-something.”
Nadine Dorries, Conservative MP for Mid Bedfordshire
Former tradition secretary Nadine Dorries
/ PA ArchiveHaving defended her former boss Boris Johnson to the hilt, the previous tradition secretary introduced she can be departing from her slot on TalkTV.
George Eustice, Conservative MP for Camborne and Redruth
Former setting secretary George Eustice
/ PA WireBoris Johnson’s former setting secretary has been an MP for 15 years however is about to step again to a life exterior politics.
Jo Gideon, Conservative MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central
Conservative MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central Jo Gideon
/ Jessica Taylor/PA MediaWith a small majority of simply 670, the Tory could have been in for a defeat had she determined to face however has as an alternative elected to step again.
Sir Robert Goodwill, Conservative MP for Scarborough and Whitby
An MP since 2005, Sir Robert served beneath each David Cameron and Theresa May.
Gordon Henderson, Conservative MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey
The veteran will attain the age of 76 by 2024 and has determined to retire.
John Howell, Conservative MP for Henley-on-Thames
The MP of 15 years mentioned his age and pursuits had been his causes for stepping again.
Sajid Javid, Conservative MP for Bromsgrove
Sajid Javid
/ Stefan Rousseau / PASajid Javid, who has served as dwelling secretary and chancellor, said he would quit as an MP, however the determination wouldn’t “mark the end of my parliamentary activity”.
Pauline Latham, Conservative MP for Mid Derbyshire
Having received the seat in 2010, Ms Latham now desires to pursue different tasks.
Stephen McPartland, Conservative MP for Stevenage
The Tory won’t contest the seat he has held since 2010.
Matthew Offord, Conservative MP for Hendon
Matthew Offord takes a stroll
/ Nigel Howard/ESThe London MP has introduced he won’t combat the subsequent normal election, saying his time in workplace “has required great sacrifices in my personal and professional lives”.
He mentioned resigning would imply he was “able to pursue other interests in my life”.
Andrew Pawsey, Conservative MP for Rugby and Bulkington
An MP since 2010, the Tory will hand over the baton in 2024.
Sir Mike Penning, Conservative MP for Hemel Hempstead
Sir Mike Penning
/ PA ArchiveNow 64, the Tory mentioned he’s now set to retire.
Andrew Percy, Conservative MP for Brigg and Goole
Andrew Percy in 2017
/ PAWith his constituency set to be abolished, the Tory has mentioned he won’t search re-election.
Dominic Raab, Conservative MP for Esher and Walton
Dominic Raab will stand down as an MP on the subsequent normal election
/ James Manning/PA WireThe former deputy prime minister was defending a slender majority of two,743 and the Norfolk seat is predicted to be focused by the Liberal Democrats in 2024.
Nicola Richards, Conservative MP for West Bromwich East
“Domestic circumstances” have led the MP to not search re-election.
Douglas Ross, Conservative MP for Moray
Scottish Tory chief Douglas Ross
/ PA WireThe chief of the Scottish Conservatives is about to deal with his position as an MSP.
Chris Skidmore, Conservative MP for Kingswood
Chris Skidmore
/ David Mirzoeff/PAWhen asserting he can be stepping down, Chris Skidmore mentioned: “With no alternative seat, I have decided that I do not wish to fight another constituency elsewhere in the region or country, especially with a very young family who deserve to see more of their father in their lives.”
Chloe Smith, Conservative MP for Norwich North
Chloe Smith
/ Isabel Infantes / AFP by way of Getty ImagesChloe Smith has been an MP since 2009. She mentioned in an announcement: “I hope I’ve been able to make a difference, locally, and nationally. In 2024, after 15 years of service, it will be the right time to step back, for me and my young family.”
Henry Smith, Conservative MP for Crawley
The overseas affairs committee member mentioned it was “time for a new generation” in stepping again.
Gary Streeter, Conservative MP for South West Devon
Gary Streeter
/ Chris McAndrew/PA MediaGary Streeter mentioned in an announcement: “It has been an honour and privilege to serve the people of South West Devon and I will continue to do so until the next election.”
Edward Timpson, Conservative MP for Eddisbury
Edward Timpson in 2008
The son of shoe restore store founder Sir John Timpson will likely be taking over different tasks when he intends to depart Westminster subsequent 12 months.
Sir Charles Walker, Conservative MP for Broxbourne
Sir Charles Walker
/ House of Commons / PASir Charles Walker has been an MP since 2005 however won’t run within the subsequent normal election. He additionally mentioned he thought “quite a lot” of Conservative MPs would give up forward of the subsequent election.
Robin Walker, Conservative MP for Worcester
The former training and Northern Ireland minister mentioned he wished to prioritise his household.
Craig Whittaker, Conservative MP for Calder Valley
Another of the 2010 consumption to step down.
William Wragg, Conservative MP for Hazel Grove
William Wragg
/ Parliament TV PA MediaWilliam Wragg, the vice-chairman of the influential 1922 Committee, can be stepping down. He mentioned in an announcement: “I shall continue to represent constituents to the best of my ability in the meantime and thank everyone for their wonderful support over the years.”
Labour
Dame Margaret Beckett, Labour MP for Derby South
Dame Margaret Beckett
/ PA MediaDame Margaret Beckett has been an MP since 1983 and has been deputy chief of the Labour Party, chief of the House of Commons, later Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, and Foreign Secretary.
Paul Blomfield, Labour MP for Sheffield Central
Paul Blomfield
/ PA MediaPaul Blomfield, 69, has been an MP since 2010, a task which he described as an “extraordinary privilege”. He will step down within the subsequent election.
Ben Bradshaw, Labour MP for Exeter
Ben Bradshaw
/ Laura Lean/PABen Bradshaw, who has served as Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport, introduced earlier this 12 months that he wouldn’t be working once more.
Jon Cruddas, Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham
Jon Cruddas
/ Jane Mingay / PAJon Cruddas will step down after 21 years, and mentioned that serving as an MP has been “the greatest honour of [his] life”.
Alex Cunningham, Labour MP for Stockton North
Alex Cunningham
/ UK GovernmentAlex Cunningham has been an MP since 2010 however introduced final 12 months that he wouldn’t run once more.
Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly
Wayne David is stepping down as an MP.
/ UK GovernmentWayne David is stepping down because of his age, forward of his sixty fifth birthday. He mentioned in an announcement: “While some may disagree, I think at that age, I would not be able to represent my constituents as effectively as I would like. It is time to make way for a younger person.”
Colleen Fletcher, Labour MP for Coventry North East
Colleen Fletcher
/ UK GovernmentColleen Fletcher, who has been an MP since 2015, advised the Local Democracy Reporting Service that it was time to “move on” and “pursue some new challenges”.
Harriet Harman, Labour MP for Camberwell and Peckham
Harriet Harman
/ Niall Carson / PAHarriet Harman has been an MP since 1982 however won’t run within the subsequent election.
Dame Margaret Hodge, Labour MP for Barking
Margaret Hodge
/ Yui Mok / PADame Margaret Hodge has served as an MP since 1994 and roles embrace Minister of State for Work.
Barry Sheerman, Labour (Co-op) MP for Huddersfield
Barry Sheerman
/ Barry SheermanBarry Sheerman introduced final 12 months that he can be leaving, after representing his constituency since 1979.
Dr Alan Whitehead, Labour MP for Southampton
Alan Whitehead is stepping down as an MP on the subsequent election.
/ UK Government.The 71-year-old MP introduced in January that he can be stepping down as a result of he “could not give a further five-year commitment to the role of MP”.
Dame Rosie Winterton, Labour MP for Doncaster Central
Dame Rosie Winterton
/ Ian Nicholson / PADeputy speaker Dame Rosie Winterton will step down as an MP after serving since 1997.
Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly
Wayne David
/ UK GovernmentWayne David is stepping down because of his age, forward of his sixty fifth birthday. He mentioned in an announcement: “While some may disagree, I think at that age, I would not be able to represent my constituents as effectively as I would like. It is time to make way for a younger person.”
Plaid Cymru
Hywel Williams, MP for Afron
Hywel Williams
/ UK GovernmentHywel Williams will retire after serving as an MP since 2001. He mentioned serving as an MP was a “huge privilege” and “a special honour”.