Long-serving MP to stand down after battle with cancer

Kent MP to step down at next election following battle with cancer

The MP delayed making the announcement public following the death of Ann Widdecombe.

Conservative news: Helen Grant to stand down at the next election

From the Office of Helen Grant MP The statement below was originally scheduled for release on the evening of Friday 10 July, following Helen Grant’s Conservative Association AGM. In light of the tragic and shocking events surrounding the announcement of the death of Ann Widdecombe earlier that day, publication was paused as a mark of respect. At this evening’s Annual General Meeting of the Maidstone & Malling Conservative Association, Helen Gra…

Long-serving MP to stand down after battle with cancer

A Kent MP has announced she will step down at the next general election after a battle with cancer convinced her to “pass the baton”.