DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson is among a total of 114 MPs around the UK who have declared they will not be seeking re-election on July 4
Another raft of MPs have confirmed they will not be standing at the UK General Election this summer. There are now a total of 114 MPs who have declared they will not be seeking re-election this time around.
Speaking outside Newry Magistrate's Court on May 22, his solicitor, John McBurney, said: "I can indicate that it is not Jeffrey's intention of course to stand for re-election. He will be concentrating on the case and defending the charges."Read more: Jeffrey Donaldson replacement candidate to be decided in "next few days"
Have a look at our interactive map below, and check out which MPs in your area are not standing for election this year: In Northern Ireland, local politicians welcomed the election announcement, with DUP leader Gavin Robinson saying polling day will provide the people of Northern Ireland with "a clear choice as to who they think is best placed to represent them and deliver the best outcomes for them." The last UK General Election was held on December 12, 2019.
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