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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he is “sad” his “good friend” Sajid Javid is planning to step down as an MP.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
Sad to see my good friend Sajid Javid stepping back from politics.
He’s been a proud champion of enterprise and opportunity during his time in government and on the backbenches – particularly for the people of Bromsgrove.
Serving as the Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove remains an incredible privilege, and I will continue to support the government and the causes I believe in.
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