The Conservative MP, who completed treatment for breast cancer in 2021 after being diagnosed the previous year, said: "The reasons for not wishing to stand are entirely personal and positive.
"While everyone's cancer journey is different, for me going through a diagnosis and coming out the other side of treatment has been a life-affirming experience.
"It has been an opportunity to pause and reflect on my own personal priorities and based on that I truly believe it is time to seek a new professional challenge.
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HARDIE TO MISS FA CUP CLASH
THE HOPE IS THAT MUSTAPHA BUNDU WILL BE BACK
Nancekivell: 'He's going to be an exciting player for us'
MICHAEL BAIDOO IS SET TO MAKE HIS ARGYLE DEBUT AGAINST BRENTFORD IN FA CUP CLASH
Robson excited by Murray match-up
LAURA Robson cannot wait to see how the 'mind-blowing' partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray plays out on court at the Australian Open.
'Scared' councils bid to postpone elections
ELEVEN councils have so far asked to postpone elections this year, ahead of the biggest reorganisation of local government in decades, it is understood.
Farming 'destroyed by lack of government help'
A FARMER protesting against changes to agricultural inheritance tax said his industry has been \"destroyed\" by successive governments not supporting farmers.
Energy boss: 'Gas stores running low'
UK gas stores have fallen to \"concerningly low\" levels amid freezing cold temperatures, the owner of British Gas has said.
Trump escapes censure
US President-elect Donald Trump was formally sentenced yesterday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment.
Salon aiding city cancer patients
These treatments go beyond physical restoration - they provide a sense of empowerment and hope
Patrols by 'support team' hit the mark
NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE MADE MORE THAN 1,000 FOOT PATROLS LAST YEAR
National award for police cadet
A PLYMOUTH police cadet has landed a national award for his outstanding contribution to local communities.
