Nadine Dorries says she is quitting as MP with immediate effect triggering by-election
manchestereveningnews.co.ukNadine Dorries has announced she is stepping down as an MP with immediate effect. The Conservative politician, who served as culture secretary under Boris Johnson, has served as the Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire for 18 years.
She said she is stepping down so "someone younger" can take her place. Announcing her resignation, the 66-year-old tweeted: “I have today informed the chief whip that I am standing down as the MP for Mid Bedfordshire, with immediate effect.
It has been an honour to serve as the MP for such a wonderful constituency but it is now time for someone younger to take the reins.” READ MORE: Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link It comes amid speculation over who will be on former PM Mr Johnson's honours list.
Ms Dorries is reported to have been struck from the list along with Sir Alok Sharma, president of the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow.
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