Boris Johnson ally Nigel Adams set to stand down as MP with 'immediate effect' triggering latest by-election
The latest Tory resignation follows the former Prime Minister's decision to step down on Friday following committee findings into 'partygate' - a probe which Johnson branded a 'kangaroo court'.The North Yorkshire seat was won by the Conservatives in 2019 with a 20,137 majority.
"I’ve today informed the chief whip that I will be standing down as a Member of Parliament with immediate effect.It proves but the latest headache for PM Rishi Sunak as yet another by-election is triggered following the resignation of Nadine Dorries and Boris Johnson.
Nigel Adams was Minister of State in the Cabinet Office between 15 September 2021 and 5 September 2022, having previously held the position of Minister for Asia at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Minister of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.Yesterday, Selby Conservatives selected an excellent new parliamentary candidate.
It's also not expected to be the last resignation in the coming days in an apparent show of solidarity for Johnson.
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