Former prime minister and home secretary Theresa May has announced her decision to step down as an MP at the upcoming general election. May expressed her enjoyment of being a backbencher and focusing on causes close to her heart, such as the Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking. She emphasized her commitment to supporting her successor and securing a Conservative victory in Maidenhead.
Joining May in stepping down is a list of prominent politicians, including the SNP's deputy Westminster leader and MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire, who cited the toxic environment of Westminster as a reason for her departure. Ian Blackford, the SNP MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, also announced his decision not to stand for re-election, focusing instead on the campaign for Scottish independence.
