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Apr 2022
Harrogate district MP Nigel Adams to step down at next election
Harrogate district MP Nigel Adams will stand down at the next general election, according to the BBC News.
The broadcaster reported today that the Conservative MP for Selby and Ainsty, whose constituency includes Spofforth, Follifoot, Huby and Weeton, wanted to spend time on other interests.
The next general election is due to take place in 2024.
Mr Adams was first elected in 2010 and has defended the seat in three subsequent elections.
Last September, he was appointed minister without portfolio in the Cabinet Office.
The role does not have responsibility for a specific department but instead helps to coordinate government policy and includes a vote at Cabinet meetings.
A donation to Mr Adams from a Russian businessman came under the spotlight last year. Viktor Fedotov, donated £33,800 to the MP.
Mr Adams was also in the news last year for swearing at anti-Brexit campaigner Steve Bray outside the Commons.
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