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Dear John

I am writing to let you know that I have decided not to stand again as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Arundel & South Downs. This has been a difficult decision, but after nearly 15 years as MP for this wonderful constituency I feel that this is the right time to move on.

I will be focusing on my new role as Chairman of the Countryside Alliance ([link removed]) ; on the think tank which I chair, The Project for Modern Democracy ([link removed]) , and on my global work on tuberculosis ([link removed]) and equality ([link removed]) .

I am proud of the work I have done in Parliament, as a Shadow Cabinet Member and Minister, and in the constituency. I have done my best to stand up for local communities, and I will always be passionate about the countryside and in particular the South Downs which I have grown to love.

I will continue to give my loyal support to the Prime Minister and the Conservative Party. While I was one of the leaders of the remain campaign, I strongly believe it is the national and democratic interest to deliver the outcome of the referendum, and that is why I consistently voted for a deal.

I am also confident that Boris Johnson is committed to maintaining Britain’s leadership position on helping the poorest countries in the world; to supporting LGBT+ rights at home and abroad, and to building an inclusive Conservatism which can appeal to the whole country.

A vote for any Party other than the Conservatives will carry the same risk: that Jeremy Corbyn enters Downing Street, which would be devastating for our country. That is why I hope that Arundel & South Downs will continue to return a Conservative Member of Parliament, and I look forward to supporting my successor in the weeks and months ahead.

I am immensely grateful for the support and friendship which local people have given Jason and me, and I will miss working for the constituency a great deal. It has been my honour to be your elected representative.

You can watch or read my final speech in the House of Commons here ([link removed]) . Please see below a final selection of news releases from my website, nickherbert.com ([link removed]) . Do please stay in touch. I can be reached by e-mail at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

With kind regards.

Yours sincerely


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Watch or read Nick's final speech in the House of Commons after announcing that he will not stand again as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Arundel & South Downs.

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Nick Herbert met the headteacher of Bury C of E Primary school, Thomas Moore, and the Schools Minister, Nick Gibb, on Monday to discuss the funding of small rural schools.

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Nick joined Henfield residents on Sunday morning to celebrate a successful campaign victory over developers who sought to build on a field in the village.

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