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Former Chancellor Philip Hammond will not contest UK election

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epa07814445 Former British Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond departs 10 Downing Street following a meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London, Britain, 03 September 2019. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a vote in parliament over stopping a no deal Brexit. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN

Former chancellor Philip Hammond will stand down as an MP after announcing he won’t contest the 12 December general election.

He posted on Twitter: “It is with great sadness that I am today announcing my decision to stand down as Member of Parliament for Runnymede & Weybridge at the forthcoming General Election.”

Via Sky News 

Topics ElectionPhilip HammondUK