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Jeremy Hunt 'set to quit as MP' before next election

Jeremy Hunt is set to stand down as an MP before the next election, according to senior Conservatives.

22 October 2023 · 04:43 UTC

Jeremy Hunt is reportedly considering resigning as an MP before the next election, as senior Conservatives suggest. While Hunt's spokesperson maintains his intention to stand for the Godalming and Ash constituency, concerns have arisen that cabinet ministers might lose their seats in the upcoming general election, prompting rumors of Hunt's potential resignation.

Some believe he may not wish to serve in opposition under a new leader or risk electoral defeat. The Liberal Democrats have chosen Paul Follows, a political rival of Hunt's, as their candidate for the same constituency.

Recent polls indicate several cabinet ministers, including Jeremy Hunt, may be at risk of losing their seats in the next election. This news follows Labour's unexpected victories in by-elections in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire, signaling shifts in political dynamics.