Huntingdon MP Jonathan Djanogly has announced he will be standing down at the next General Election after more than 22 years.

The decision was taken following a vote by local Conservative Party members.

Mr Djanogly will continue to represent the existing Huntingdon constituency until the next General Election, which must be held by January 2025.

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At the next General Election a new seat of Huntingdon is intended to be formed, which has been brought about as a result of significant boundary changes proposed by the Boundary Commission for England.

Commenting on his decision, Mr Djanogly said: “It has been a great privilege to serve the residents of the Huntingdon constituency as their Member of Parliament over the last twenty-two years and, together, we have achieved a significant amount.

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"I am grateful to the tens of thousands of voters who have consistently put their faith in me at the ballot box.

"Of course, until the next election, I will continue to represent Huntingdon proudly as I have done to the best of my ability for the past two decades.”