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LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Former British finance minister and Conservative Party leadership candidate Sajid Javid will not seek re-election in the next national election, he said on Friday.
Javid is by far the most high-profile lawmaker in the governing party to say he will not stand for re-election, with several other politicians saying they also plan to leave politics at the next election which is expected in 2024.
Javid ran unsuccessfully to become leader of the Conservative Party in 2019, when he was knocked out midway through the leadership contest, and in 2022 when he withdrew before the first round of voting.
“After much thought I have decided that I will not stand again in the next general election,” he said on Twitter.
“It has been a wonderful privilege to serve as Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove, and I will continue to support the Government and the causes I believe in.”
Reported by William James; Edited by Alastair Smout
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