And now Sajid Javid steps now as an MP.

David Miliband standing? IMO he’d be a much better bet than Keir Starmer. If it had been him instead of Ed, I’m convinced we’d never have had Cameron, Brexit, or the whole subsequent shitshow.

Latest figures suggest 4 per cent of mps not standing. 26 out of 650

My Tory MP will not be seeking re-election following boundary changes in which his seat disappears

The Independent reported that all mps have been given until 5 December to say if they wish to stand down.
So disregarding the spin, not so many rats deserting the sinking ship after all given total numbers involved?

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Sajid Javid has a relatively safe seat, but he had a well-paid, high-powered job before he became an MP. I don't suppose he fancies the idea of becoming an opposition, bank bench MP.

I believe the Conservative Party has given MPs a deadline to declare their intention to stand again, so they can plan for new candidates.

About two years to go until the next election, so why the need to declare anticipated resignation now?
To borrow a phrase, we are drowning in fake news this week. So far, the new PM seems incredibly quiet after the last one, maybe even serious so let’s hope for some small improvement in time. Sajid Javid did say it had been the greatest privilege to serve etc. so perhaps he feels sidelined?

HousePlantQueen

I am gutted that we will miss out on the "Portillo" moment as we see them lose their seats. Champagne will be ready in this house to toast Rees Mogg on his way as one example. I sincerely hope to be absolutely plastered by the early hours of post election day

Look on the bright side - you will probably get to see Boris Johnson lose his seat. Now I’ve heard David Miliband may stand again, I hope he stands against him.

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I sometimes wonder if Rees Mong is for real or is he tongue in cheek just acting the part of an upper class twat? I have a sneaking suspicion it is the latter. No one could be that awful. Could they ?He might be laughing at us all.

I am gutted that we will miss out on the "Portillo" moment as we see them lose their seats. Champagne will be ready in this house to toast Rees Mogg on his way as one example. I sincerely hope to be absolutely plastered by the early hours of post election day

Oh Zoe what a wonderful thought

seadragon

growstuff

I disagree 100% with Javid's politics, but as a person I do have some respect for him. In a league table of Conservative politicians, he does at least (in my eyes at least) score a few bonus points. Being semi-sensible is a start.

...... resigning rather than complying with BJ's order to sack his team...!

Exactly! Not only that, but he genuinely fought personal racism and had a humble background to become a government minister.

The way things are going the Conservatives might disappear forever

growstuff

I disagree 100% with Javid's politics, but as a person I do have some respect for him. In a league table of Conservative politicians, he does at least (in my eyes at least) score a few bonus points. Being semi-sensible is a start.

...... resigning rather than complying with BJ's order to sack his team...!

I disagree 100% with Javid's politics, but as a person I do have some respect for him. In a league table of Conservative politicians, he does at least (in my eyes at least) score a few bonus points. Being semi-sensible is a start.

I read there are 12 Tories stepping down so far. Can't blame them really.

There are indeed sadly some older Labour MPs going who will be sadly missed. I rate Wayne David, who is the Caerphilly MP very highly, also Margaret Beckett and Margaret Hodge.

Turnover as people retire is expected, the difference is that a number of the Tory MPs who are going are the rising stars rather than the long serving stalwarts.

Certainly Sajid Javid contributed to the sinking.

henetha

Eleven Labour MP's also stepping down at next election.

Most of them are over 70!

Eleven Labour MP's also stepping down at next election.

Really, oh goodness, didn't know that.

As with Espee, my first thoughts were of sinking ships and rats! To be honest, it serves them all right.

Rats leaving the sinking ship?