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The 74-year-old former army officer, who currently sits as an independent after surrendering the Conservative whip, says "it is time for a new candidate" for the Beckenham constituency he has represented since 2010.
Bob Stewart, who has represented the London constituency of Beckenham since 2010, said he would not seek re-election in a brief statement on X,making no reference to the conviction.