Two ministers and deputy speaker Eleanor Laing join ranks of Tory MPs not standing in general election

Two Tory ministers and deputy speaker Dame Eleanor Laing have confirmed they will not stand in next month's general election. Transport minister Huw Merriman was the latest Conservative MP to say he will not seek re-election after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the country will go to the polls on 4 July. The Bexhill and Battle MP said in a statement he has 'loved being an MP' and is departing with 'a heavy heart'. He did not give a reason for choosing to stand down.

'It is very difficult to give up a job that you love' The Conservative MP for Epping Forest said: 'It is very difficult to give up a job that you love. 'I have come to the conclusion, however, that it is now time for me to move aside and give others the opportunities that I have been so fortunate to have.' She has served as MP for Epping Forest for 27 years.

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