Tim Loughton, a veteran of the Conservative Party, says he will stand down at the next election

Veteran MP Tim Loughton says he will stand down at next election. Veteran MP has become the latest to join the Tory exodus from Parliament. He will be the latest MP to announce he is standing down at the next general election. The MP has been in the Commons for more than 20 years and has served in Parliament since 1983.

Conservative veteran has held his West Sussex seat since 1997. Loughton one of 64 who will not stand for re-election at next election. West Sussex MP has held the seat for more than 20 years. He will be the first person to stand down at the next election in the county.

Tim Loughton becomes latest Conservative MP to announce they will not seek re-election. Longstanding MP to stand down at next election. Longtime Tory MP to be the latest to announce he will not stand down in the party. Tim is the longest-serving member of the Labour Party to stand for the first time in a row.