My story isnt over yet6/2/2023 "I need to consider what my next steps will be," he said. Sports Minister Stuart Andrew, whose Pudsey seat is being split up, has confirmed his application to be considered "displaced" has been successful. Other MPs in the West Midlands are eyeing up the Bromsgrove constituency of Sajid Javid, who is standing down from parliament. Mr Hughes has not responded to repeated requests for comment. "But I am actively considering standing in Blackpool South at the next election."Įddie Hughes, whose Walsall North seat is being merged into Walsall and Bloxwich, is also said to have applied.Ĭolleagues claim he is interested in the safer Tamworth constituency, likely to be vacated by disgraced former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher. "I'm not saying I have or haven't applied," he told us. Sky News understands Blackpool's Scott Benton is on the list. "They’re pretending to be local champions, but they're not. "Why am I slogging my guts out in a marginal seat with the polls heavily against us while others bugger off to safer constituencies. "There is a sense of deep unfairness and fury," said one Tory MP. There is "fury" at the "ultra-confidential" process which will allow some Tories to switch constituencies ahead of the next election.Īround 15 parliamentarians have applied to be declared "displaced" due to upcoming changes to constituency boundaries.īut some Tory MPs have argued that a number of colleagues are abusing the system to move to safer seats and maximise the chance of remaining in parliament. "Having taken receipt of the report, I thank the panel for their dedicated efforts and will now take time to discuss the report with my party officer team."Ĭonservative MPs defending slim majorities have accused colleagues of "gaming the system" to try and move to safer seats and maximise their chances of keeping their jobs. "I am delighted that a significant number of businesses, individuals and organisations participated fully and shared their perspectives. "Earlier this month, I commissioned an eight-person panel to consult widely as to the impact of Windsor Framework arrangements upon Northern Ireland and its ability to trade with the rest of the United Kingdom," he said in a statement. The Windsor Framework was agreed by the PM last month and got the approval of the Commons after a vote last week.īut the Northern Irish party has not given the framework its backing, saying the fact some EU laws will still impact the region threatens its place in the UK's internal market.Īnd, as a result, it is still refusing to return to Stormont to set up a power sharing executive with Sinn Fein.ĭUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson set up the panel after the Brexit deal was announced, and confirmed on Friday their work was now complete. The DUP is considering an assessment of Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal after asking a panel to examine the plan.
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