The election exodus of the Tory big hitters: Former PM Theresa May, ... trends now
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Former prime minister Theresa May is leading an exodus of Tory big-hitters who are quitting Parliament at the July 4 election - amid fears hundreds of Conservative MPs could lose their seats.
Three former chancellors, Sajid Javid, Nadhim Zahawi and Kwasi Kwarteng are leaving the Commons' green benches behind.
And Dominic Raab, the former deputy prime minister and foreign secretary is also among 66 Tory MPs who have so far decided not to contest the election.
COP26 president Sir Alok Sharma, current Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris and ex-health secretary Matt Hancock - now an independent are also passing on the political baton.
More than 100 from across all parties have already decided to bow out. And with MPs now having only until June 7 to decide whether they will stand or not, all eyes will be on the remaining big beasts to see whether they will fight or flee.
Many Tories in marginal seats the North
