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    Michael Gove to stand down at general election in blow to Rishi Sunak amid record Tory MP exodus

    by Matt Watts May 24, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Housing secretary Michael Gove has become the latest high-profile Tory MP to announce that he will not stand at the July 4 general election.

    The veteran cabinet minister cited the "toll" of public office as he said it was time to let "a new generation lead" following a political career spanning nearly 20 years.

    He has been the MP for Surrey Heath since 2005 and has served in multiple cabinets under four differient prime ministers.

    In a letter to his constituency chairman, Mr veteran cabinet minister said being an MP and minister

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