Brandon Lewis, a former Justice Secretary, Northern Ireland Secretary, and Tory Party Chair, is stepping down as a Conservative MP at the next general election. Lewis held multiple cabinet roles and is the 61st Tory MP to announce they won't stand for re-election. His decision adds to the growing number of experienced Tory MPs leaving before the election, with predictions suggesting up to 100 could step down. Lewis, who currently holds seven jobs, has been a significant figure in the Conservative Party and will not seek re-election in Great Yarmouth.
Brandon Lewis becomes 61st Tory MP to say they will stand down before general election https://t.co/lmVqMKI96B
Brandon Lewis becomes 61st Tory MP to announce they'll stand down before general election https://t.co/0LZg089gmS
Great Yarmouth MP Sir Brandon Lewis to stand down at next election https://t.co/CglBYMhMNH
Regardless of our political differences, @BrandonLewis has served Great Yarmouth since 2010, and I thank him for that. It is a huge privilege to serve the people of this fantastic community — a privilege that demands full-time commitment and unwavering dedication. 🧵 1/3 https://t.co/fzFuCoF5lu
🚨 NEW: Tory MP Brandon Lewis, who currently has seven jobs, will step down at the next election He has served as Justice Secretary, Northern Ireland Secretary, Tory Party Chair, and 6 other ministerial roles
Full list of Tory MPs stepping down as party fears election wipeout under Rishi Sunak https://t.co/xB9knulqE3
Another big beast of the Conservative Party announces they standing down at the next GE. Former cabinet minister @BrandonLewis to step down as MP for Great Yarmouth. https://t.co/p8LO7aZUDe
BREAKING: Brandon Lewis, the former Northern Ireland secretary, has just confirmed he will stand down as an MP at the next general election. https://t.co/O4tZqEts68 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/J3QGgPF7XZ
Another Tory MP departure. Lewis held a host of cabinet roles - justice sec, Tory chairman, Northern Ireland sec. 61 sitting Tory MPs have now announced they're standing down at the election. https://t.co/hQsrYJ48hd
Tory MPs with years of experience in the Commons dropping like flies One source predicts we could reach up to 100 standing down by the election... https://t.co/Wk6Ahw4A22
🚨OOOOOFT - AND ANOTHER ONE… Former Tory Chairman & Big Beast of the Backbenches Sir @BrandonLewis is NOT standing to be an MP at the next election. Loads of big jobs in Government. Only 52. https://t.co/f33VfmHQbp
He’s off, @BrandonLewis standing down https://t.co/WfPiA2Kxnx
Former Justice and NI secretary among other roles is standing down https://t.co/zghOhxdUXJ