MP CLAIRE Perry announced on Twitter that she will not be seeking re-election.
1/2: I have written today to my Constituency Chairman to say I will not be seeking reselection as our candidate at the next Election. It has been the privilege of my life to serve the people of the Devizes Constituency for 9 yrs and I am proud of what we have achieved together.
— Claire Perry O'Neill (@claireperrymp) September 6, 2019
In two tweets, Claire adds: "It has been the privilege of my life to serve the people of the Devizes Constituency for 9 yrs and I am proud of what we have achieved together."
She adds: "I have also been clear that I remain in full support of our PM and his brave Brexit strategy as I can see no alternative if we want to honour the Referendum result."
2/2: I have also been clear that I remain in full support of our PM and his brave Brexit strategy as I can see no alternative if we want to honour the Referendum result. I look forward to working closely with him in my role as President of the UN Climate COP in 2020.
— Claire Perry O'Neill (@claireperrymp) September 6, 2019
Her constituency includes Tidworth, Bulford, Durrington and Pewsey.
Ms Perry took a leave of absence earlier this year to care for a family member.
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