Paul Scully, the former London minister, has announced his decision to step down as a Conservative MP before the next general election, following uproar over his comments about "no go" areas in London and Birmingham. Scully mentioned that his decision was influenced by not wanting to commit to another five years in the role, despite believing his seat is "eminently winnable." Various news outlets, including BBC News, Sky News, and the Evening Standard, have reported on Scully's decision, highlighting the impact of his remarks and his subsequent decision to not stand in the upcoming election.
"My seat is eminently winnable". Paul Scully who announced today that he is standing down as a Tory MP at the next election tells @SophyRidgeSky he doesn't "want to sign up for another five years." #PoliticsHub https://t.co/GlTNastFii 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, YouTube https://t.co/ucLiVYnbnL
✍️Former London minister Paul Scully has confirmed he will be stepping down at the next general election https://t.co/czz2ZzVWUK
📢 Coming up on #PoliticsHub with @SophyRidgeSky... 🔴We will be talking to Conservative MP, Paul Scully who announced today he will be standing down ahead of the next election ⏰ 7pm 📱 https://t.co/ZsJh8HEea5 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/1htxfyvTR7
LATEST: London Conservative MP and former minister Paul Scully has announced he will stand down at the next general election. https://t.co/tGe8ZYPYtZ
Paul Scully: Former London minister to stand down at general election https://t.co/92HZ3EaUdS
"Tory MP Paul Scully has announced he is stepping down at the next general election after comments he made about “no go” areas in London and Birmingham were met with uproar." https://t.co/rFWLkIj3Yu
Ex-London minister Paul Scully to quit as Tory MP before general election https://t.co/sk5KkCwy7M
EXCL: Ex London minister Paul Scully has announced he will not be standing at the next election https://t.co/SuaPgPwm7g
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Ex London minister Paul Scully to quit as Tory MP before general election https://t.co/C7zqMYNyAm