Tories brace for more departures as MP says she won’t run at next election
by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#663JG)
Former work and pensions secretary Chloe Smith becomes latest to announce decision to stand down before deadline next month
The Conservatives are bracing themselves for a slew of departures by MPs, with many expected to be announced by the end of the year, as the former work and pensions secretary Chloe Smith became the latest to decide not to stand at the next election.
Her decision came before a December deadline for parliamentary candidates to tell Conservative headquarters (CCHQ) whether they are planning to run again in 2024.
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