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Jun 2023
Selby and Ainsty MP resigns with immediate effect
Selby and Ainsty Conservative MP, Nigel Adams, a key ally of Boris Johnson, has announced his resignation with immediate affect.
Mr Adams resignation will trigger a third by-election in a Conservative held seat in the past 24 hours- following the shock resignation yesterday of former Prime Minster, Boris Johnson, and former culture secretary, Nadine Dorries as MPs. Mr Adams was minister without portfolio in Boris Johnson’s cabinet.
On Friday Mr Adams was not nominated for an honour on Mr Johnson's peerage list.
Mr Adams said he wanted to "thank my constituents for their wonderful support since 2010".
Last year Mr Adams had said he would not be standing again as an MP at the next general election- today's announcement means his departure forces an earlier by-election.
Mr Adams was first elected in 2010 and has defended the seat in three subsequent elections. He currently holds the seat with a majority of 20,137.
Posting on Twitter, Mr Adams announced he was leaving politics immediately.
https://twitter.com/nadams/status/1667512301698596864
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