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Politicians not standing for re-election

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Dinahmo Sat 25-May-24 16:04:08

Good to see Gove and Leadsom aren't standing for re-election but very sorry to see Craig McKinley going. I understand why but think he could get re-elected without running a massive campaign.

Any suggestions of who shouldn't be standing down and who should be.

I've just thought of one. Caroline Lucas. On Dead Ringers today the impressionist was asking why the political programmes always asked Tice and Farage to join their panels but rarely Ms Lucas.

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Cabowich Sat 25-May-24 16:29:11

I bet the Tories are sorry to see Gove go. Love him or hate him, he was one of the most effective politicians in his various posts.

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vegansrock Sat 25-May-24 17:46:29

Effective ? Gove was one of the architects of forcing schools to teach ridiculous grammar, narrowing the curriculum and cutting out arts, music and sport. Plus he failed miserably at levelling up.

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madeleine45 Sat 25-May-24 17:53:02

I should think there will be a scramble for the door as they want to jump before they are pushed out. Less humiliating that way!!

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Rekarie Sat 25-May-24 17:59:57

I'd certainly be off.

I find it incredible that we have people wanting to go into politics now.

Social media is so ghastly.

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Wyllow3 Sat 25-May-24 18:00:34

There will have been a lot of thinking/talking with partners/local politicians over the weekend. Expect results on Monday, after which things should settle?

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eazybee Sat 25-May-24 18:36:25

I don't value Michael Gove, despite his attempt to raise standards in grammar; he is unreliable, a trouble maker and a maverick. His present seat is unsafe, and I wonder if he is hoping to be jettisoned into a 'safe' one, or possibly elevated to the Lords, and do a David Cameron.

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