Bob Stewart MP (He is a Independent MP now, anyway)
to stand down, after racial abuse conviction
[Conservative Bob Stewart has announced
he will step down as MP for Beckenham after
being convicted of a racially
aggravated public order offence.
Mr Stewart, who has represented the
south-east London constituency since 2010,
relinquished the party whip after his conviction.
He currently sits as an independent
and will not seek re-election.
Making the announcement on X,
formerly Twitter, he said it was
"an honour and a privilege" to serve in the role.
The 74-year-old said: "I am incredibly grateful
to everyone who has given me this opportunity.
However, it is time for a new candidate,
so I will not be seeking re-election
at the next election."]
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67467950