10% of Tory MPs have announced plans to retire at next UK election

Fearing heavy election losses and Labour's return to northern heartlands, Tory MPs are to exit parliament at above-average rate

Approximately 10% of Conservative MPs have announced plans to retire at the next election, sparking suggestions that they are jumping ship in the expectation of losing the next election.

Having resigned as justice secretary over bullying claims, Dominic Raab is the latest high-profile Tory politician to confirm they are serving their final term in parliament.