Ex-Defra Secretary George Eustice will step down as MP after General Election

Mr Eustice, originally from a farming background, said he wanted to pursue other opportunities in life

Chris Brayford
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George Eustice: " I want the chance to do something different in life."
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George Eustice: " I want the chance to do something different in life."

Former Defra Secretary George Eustice has confirmed he will not be standing as a candidate at this year's General Election. Having served in the position under ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson between...

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