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He added: “This decision will not mark the end of my Parliamentary activity, particularly for the causes I care deeply about. Now will it impact my duties as a local MP on behalf of constituents across Bromsgrove”.

The former Health Secretary also signalled his support for Rishi Suank, saying: “I will of course continue to support my friend the Prime Minister and the people of Bromsgrove in any way I can”.

The swathe of MPs deciding not to contest their seats at the next election comes amid worrying approval ratings for the Conservative Party, with Labour regularly leading in the polls. 

Although their position has improved slightly under Mr Sunak, Labour still holds regular leads of 20 per cent or more.

Last night, the Tories took a bruising defeat in Chester as Labour MP Samantha Dixon was elected with a 10,974 majority and a 61 percent vote share.