Four Tory MPs have announced their departures from political life the day after Rishi Sunak called an election as the party braced for an avalanche of resignations.
Prominent Tories not standing for re-election include Dominic Raab, the former deputy prime minister, Ben Wallace, the former defence secretary, and Sajid Javid.
Transport minister Huw Merriman becomes the latest Tory MP to announce he is not seeking re-election, while one familiar face confirms she will fight next month s vote.