Kwasi Kwarteng’s Surrey seat was a comparatively protected one
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The 48-year-old, who represents Spelthorne in Surrey, advised his constituency affiliation this week he wouldn’t run within the subsequent normal election. The previous chancellor served a short-lived tenure within the function beneath Liz Truss and confirmed his upcoming departure on social media.
“It has been an honour to serve the residents of Spelthorne since 2010, and I shall proceed to take action for the rest of my time in Parliament,” he wrote.
Kwarteng holds a comparatively protected Conservative seat and has served as an MP for 14 years.
Nevertheless, he’s finest remembered for the disastrous mini-budget of September 2022 that despatched the British financial system into meltdown beneath the watch of Liz Truss.
Kwarteng was sacked simply 38 days after being appointed chancellor, largely taking the autumn for the finances’s spectacular shortcomings after attempting to slash taxes by £45 billion.
Cementing his destiny because the second shortest-serving chancellor within the UK’s historical past, Karteng didn’t regain his tarnished popularity. He’d saved a comparatively low profile up till confirming his departure.
Kwarteng joins a rising listing of MPs, nearly all of them Conservatives, who’re departing earlier than the final election. Different embody Dominic Raab, who confirmed his departure from Parliament on the subsequent normal election.
Tory MP Matthew Offord mentioned the function had “required nice sacrifices in my private {and professional} lives” and won’t stand once more for the seat he has crammed since 2010.
Right here is the entire listing of MPs more likely to be or confirmed to be standing apart.
Matt Hancock, Impartial MP for West Suffolk
Matt Hancock
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Former well being secretary Matt Hancock introduced he can be stepping down following his look on I’m a Movie star… Get Me Out of Right here!, which misplaced him the Conservative whip.
Julian Knight, Impartial MP for Solihull
Julian Knight
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Julian Knight is a former Conservative who turned an unbiased. He stays suspended from the Tories regardless of an investigation into an alleged sexual assault towards him being dropped.
Chris Pincher, Impartial for Tamworth
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Bob Stewart, Impartial for Beckenham
Bob Stewart
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The previous Tory MP confirmed his departure after the following normal election after he was discovered to have advised an activist to “return to Bahrain”.
Adam Afriyie, Conservative MP for Windsor
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Adam Afriyie has been an MP since 2005. He introduced that he would step down in July, including: “It’s a double and surprising honour to have been elected the primary black Conservative MP within the historical past of our celebration.”
Nigel Adams, Conservative MP for Selby and Ainsty
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Nigel Adams has been an MP since 2010 however mentioned in 2019 that he needed to step right down to pursue different pursuits.
Stuart Anderson, Conservative MP for Wolverhampton South West
Solely an MP since 2019, the Tory has chosen to step again because of “private and household causes”.
Sir Paul Beresford, Conservative MP for Mole Valley
The 77-year-old is desiring to retire earlier than the following election comes round.
Crispin Blunt, Conservative MP for Reigate
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Crispin Blunt will step down after serving as an MP for 25 years. He not too long ago got here beneath fireplace 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
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One of many names on the prime of the Conservative Social gathering who won’t be an MP past 2024 is Sir Graham Brady, the chairman of the influential 1922 Committee.
The chairman of the well being and social care choose committee desires to “begin a brand new chapter” in his life after 13 years in workplace.
Dehenna Davison, Conservative MP for Bishop Auckland
Dehenna Davison
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Dehenna Davison, 29, mentioned: “I’ve devoted the overwhelming majority of my time to politics, and to assist make folks’s lives higher. However, to be frank, it has meant I haven’t had something like a standard life for a 20-something.”
George Eustice, Conservative MP for Camborne and Redruth
George Eustice
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Boris Johnson’s former setting secretary has been an MP for 15 years however is ready to step again to a life exterior politics.
Jo Gideon, Conservative MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central
Jo Gideon
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With 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 Might.
Gordon Henderson, Conservative MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey
The veteran will probably be 76 in 2024 and has determined to retire.
John Howell, Conservative MP for Henley-on-Thames
The MP of 15 years mentioned his age and pursuits have been his causes for stepping again.
Sajid Javid, Conservative MP for Bromsgrove
Sajid Javid
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Sajid Javid, who has served as dwelling secretary and chancellor, mentioned he would give up as an MP, however the determination wouldn’t “mark the tip of my parliamentary exercise”.
Pauline Latham, Conservative MP for Mid Derbyshire
Having gained the seat in 2010, Ms Latham now desires to pursue different initiatives.
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 in Hendon with Justine Greening and his canine, Max
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The London MP has introduced he won’t battle the following normal election, saying his time in workplace “has required nice sacrifices in my private {and professional} lives”.
He mentioned resigning would imply he was “in a position to pursue different pursuits 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
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Now 64, the Tory mentioned he’s retiring.
Andrew Percy, Conservative MP for Brigg and Goole
Andrew Percy in 2017
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Along with 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
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The previous 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
“Home circumstances” have led the MP to not search re-election.
Douglas Ross, Conservative MP for Moray
Scottish Tory chief Douglas Ross
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The chief of the Scottish Conservatives is ready to concentrate on his function as an MSP.
Chris Skidmore, Conservative MP for Kingswood
Chris Skidmore
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When saying he can be stepping down, Chris Skidmore mentioned: “With no different seat, I’ve determined that I don’t want to battle one other constituency elsewhere within the area or nation, particularly with a really younger household who should see extra of their father of their lives.”
Chloe Smith, Conservative MP for Norwich North
Chloe Smith
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Chloe Smith has been an MP since 2009. She mentioned in an announcement: “I hope I’ve been in a position to make a distinction, domestically, and nationally. In 2024, after 15 years of service, it is going to be the precise time to step again, for me and my younger household.”
Henry Smith, Conservative MP for Crawley
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The international affairs committee member mentioned it was “time for a brand new technology” in stepping again.
Gary Streeter, Conservative MP for South West Devon
Gary Streeter
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Gary Streeter mentioned in an announcement: “It has been an honour and privilege to serve the folks of South West Devon and I’ll proceed to take action till the following election.”
Edward Timpson, Conservative MP for Eddisbury
Edward Timpson in 2008
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The son of shoe restore store founder Sir John Timpson will probably be taking up different initiatives when he intends to depart Westminster subsequent yr.
Ben Wallace, Conservative MP for Wyre and Preston North
Ben Wallace
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Defence secretary Ben Wallace has been an MP for Wyre and Preston North, previously Lancaster and Wyre, since 2005. He will probably be stepping down within the subsequent cupboard reshuffle. By way of future plans, he mentioned: “I’m fairly blissful to go and work at a bar.
“I really feel fairly fulfilled, and that provides me numerous choices. I generally assume I’d similar to to go and do issues I like, like Method One or horse racing – simply do one thing fully totally different.”
Sir Charles Walker, Conservative MP for Broxbourne
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Sir Charles Walker has been an MP since 2005 however won’t run within the subsequent normal election. He mentioned he thought “quite a bit” of Conservative MPs would give up earlier than the election.
Robin Walker, Conservative MP for Worcester
The previous schooling and Northern Eire minister mentioned he needed to prioritise his household.
Craig Whittaker, Conservative MP for Calder Valley
One other of the 2010 consumption to step down.
William Wragg, Conservative MP for Hazel Grove
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William Wragg, the vice-chairman of the influential 1922 Committee, is stepping down. He mentioned in an announcement: “I shall proceed to signify constituents to the most effective of my capacity within the meantime and thank everybody for his or her fantastic help through the years.”
Dame Margaret Beckett, Labour MP for Derby South
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Dame Margaret Beckett has been an MP since 1983 and has been deputy chief of the Labour Social gathering, chief of the Home of Commons, later Secretary of State for Setting, Meals and Rural Affairs, and International Secretary.
Paul Blomfield, Labour MP for Sheffield Central
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Paul Blomfield, 69, has been an MP since 2010, a job which he described as an “extraordinary privilege”. He’ll step down within the subsequent election.
Ben Bradshaw, Labour MP for Exeter
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Ben Bradshaw, who has served as Secretary of State for Tradition, Media and Sport, introduced earlier this yr that he wouldn’t be working once more.
Karen Buck, Labour MP for Westminster North
Karen Buck
Buck had represented her constituency for 27 years earlier than saying her departure in 2024.
Jon Cruddas, Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham
Jon Cruddas
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Jon Cruddas will step down after 21 years, and mentioned that serving as an MP has been “the best honour of [his] life”.
Alex Cunningham, Labour MP for Stockton North
Alex Cunningham
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Alex Cunningham has been an MP since 2010 however introduced final yr that he wouldn’t run once more.
Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly
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Wayne David is stepping down because of his age, forward of his sixty fifth birthday. He mentioned in an announcement: “Whereas some could disagree, I believe at that age, I might not have the ability to signify my constituents as successfully as I would really like. It’s time to make means for a youthful individual.”
Colleen Fletcher, Labour MP for Coventry North East
Colleen Fletcher
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Colleen Fletcher, who has been an MP since 2015, advised the Native Democracy Reporting Service that it was time to “transfer on” and “pursue some new challenges”.
Margaret Greenwood, Labour MP for Wirral West
Margaret Greenwood (far left)
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Elected in 2015, Greenwood mentioned: “After quite a lot of thought, I’ve determined that I can’t put myself ahead to face to be a Member of Parliament on the subsequent normal election.”
Harriet Harman, Labour MP for Camberwell and Peckham
Harriet Harman
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Harriet Harman has been an MP since 1982 however won’t run within the subsequent election.
Dame Margaret Hodge, Labour MP for Barking
Margaret Hodge
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Dame Margaret Hodge has served as an MP since 1994 and roles embody Minister of State for Work.
Sir George Howarth, Knowsley
The long-time MP was a minister beneath Tony Blair and mentioned it’s the “proper time” for a brand new candidate to signify the constituency.
Christina Rees, Labour MP for Neath
Christina Rees has had the Labour whip suspended
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Rees was readmitted to the Labour Social gathering after accusations of bullying. She apologised however mentioned she wouldn’t be in search of reelection.
Barry Sheerman, Labour MP for Huddersfield
Barry Sheerman
Barry Sheerman introduced final yr that he can be leaving, after representing his constituency since 1979.
Dr Alan Whitehead, Labour MP for Southampton
Alan Whitehead
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The 71-year-old MP introduced in January that he can be stepping down as a result of he “couldn’t give an additional five-year dedication to the function of MP”.
Dame Rosie Winterton, Labour MP for Doncaster Central
Dame Rosie Winterton
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Deputy speaker Dame Rosie Winterton will step down as an MP after serving since 1997.
Hywel Williams, MP for Afron
Hywel Williams
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Hywel Williams will retire after serving as an MP since 2001. He mentioned serving as an MP was a “large privilege” and “a particular honour”.
Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion
Caroline Lucas
Caroline Lucas, the Inexperienced Social gathering’s solely MP and former chief, won’t stand on the subsequent election. She mentioned her function as an MP meant that she struggled to spend time on environmental points.
Mhairi Black – Paisley and Renfrewshire
Mhairi Black
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The SNP’s deputy Westminster chief Mhairi Black has mentioned she’s going to step down on the subsequent normal election, citing the “poisonous” setting at Westminster as the rationale for her departure, and that she was “drained”.
Ian Blackford – Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Ian Blackford
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The MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber mentioned final month he wouldn’t put himself ahead. “Though I can’t be standing for the Westminster Parliament on the subsequent election, I stay up for enjoying my half within the persevering with marketing campaign for Scottish independence,” he mentioned.
Stewart Hosie – Dundee East
Having served the constituency since 2005, the MP is ready to take a step again having been the SNP’s deputy chief to Nicola Sturgeon from 2014 to 2016.
He mentioned: “I’ll, in fact, stay an lively member of the SNP and discover different methods through which I will help additional the reason for Scottish independence.”
Different MPs which have introduced they don’t seem to be in search of reelection
Lucy Allan, Conservative MP for Windsor
Richard Bacon, Conservative MP for South Norfolk
John Baron, Conservative MP for Basildon & Billericay
Invoice Money, Conservative MP for Stone
Chris Clarkson, Conservative MP for Heywood & Middleton
Jonathan Djanogly, Conservative MP for Huntingdon
James Duddridge, Conservative MP for Rochford & Southend East
Mike Freer, Conservative MP for Finchley & Golders Inexperienced
Jo Gideon, Conservative MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central
Nick Gill, Conservative MP for Bognor Regis & Littlehampton
Alister Jack, Conservative MP for Dumfries & Galloway
David Jones, Conservative MP for Clwyd West
Greg Knight, Conservative MP for East Yorkshire
Kwasi Kwarteng, Conservative MP for Spelthorne
Bob Neill, Conservative MP for Bromley & Chislehurst
Will Quince, Conservative MP for Colchester
Alok Sharma, Conservative MP for Studying West
Royston Smith, Conservative MP for Southampton Itchen
Crispin Blunt, Impartial MP for Reigate
Patrick Grady, SNP for Glasgow Nortb
Philippe Whittford, SNP for Central Ayshire
