Matt Hancock has announced he will not stand for the Conservatives at the next general election.
In a letter to Rishi Sunak, the I'm A Celeb finalist said: "I am writing to tell you that I do not intend to stand for the Conservatives at the next general election.
"I am very grateful for my conversation with the chief whip last week, in which he made clear he would restore the whip in due course, but that is now not necessary.
"It has been an honour to serve in Parliament and represent the people of West Suffolk."
"I will play my part in the debate about the future of our country and engage with the public in new ways."
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