Conservative MP for Heywood and Middleton Chris Clarkson has announced that he won’t seek re-election for the seat at the next election
The constituency that he represents will be amalgamated in two new seats – Heywood and Manchester Blackley following changes made by the Boundary Commission
Clarkson’s was one of the so called red wall seats gained by the Tories at the 2019 election, the MP clinching it by 663 votes from Labour
In a statement Mr Clarkson said: “Being the Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton has been the honour of my life and I was humbled when people put their trust in me in December 2019.
“Following the Boundary Review’s recommendation that the current Heywood and Middleton seat be replaced by a new Heywood seat and a new Manchester Blackley seat I have decided not to seek selection for either.
“Until the next general election is called, I will continue to work hard for the people I have the privilege of representing.”
