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Nigel Adams becomes third Tory MP to quit in 24 hours triggering by-election

Nigel Adams, an ally of Boris Johnson, has announced on Twitter he will be standing down with "immediate effect", triggering a by-election in his Selby and Ainsty constituency.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2023

Headache for Rishi Sunak as third Tory MP quits in 24 hours in Boris Johnson bombshell

In a tumultuous 24 hours for the Conservative Party, Nigel Adams MP announced on Saturday that he was following the former prime minister Boris Johnson and former culture secretary Nadine Dorries' lead in quitting Westminster

Daily Mirror · Jun 10, 2023

Tories facing third by-election test as another Boris Johnson ally quits as MP

Nigel Adams stepping down ‘with immediate effect’

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2023

Rishi Sunak under pressure to cancel Boris Johnson’s honours list

Critics say it is wrong for former PM to send friends to Lords while he is still under police investigation over Partygate

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023

All the MPs standing down at the next general election as Dominic Raab says he will quit

Matt Hancock is to stand down as he looks to “influence the public debate” outside Parliament

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Tory MPs enjoy cricket jolly in Corfu while colleagues tackled crisis in Sudan

Eight Conservative MPs, including Nigel Adams, James Daly and Crispin Blunt, and two Tory peers went on the trip to Corfu last month

Daily Mirror · May 20, 2023

Nadine Dorries calls for a rule change over Boris Johnson’s honours list

Former cabinet minister reveals she had asked Boris Johnson about the rumoured appointment.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Alister Jack spares Tories a byelection by ruling out Lords switch

Boris Johnson ally says he would not accept peerage while still an MP but will stand down at next election

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023

Alister Jack accused of 'sleazy backroom deal' after rejecting peerage

ALISTER Jack would have to give up his seat in the Commons before the next General Election if he accepts a peerage nomination, according to advice…

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023

Rishi Sunak faces three by-elections after Boris Johnson sends Tory MPs to House of Lords

Mr Johnson’s resignation honours list features Alister Jack, Nadine Dorries, Nigel Adams and Alok Sharma

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023