Mr Gove joins a growing exodus of almost 80 Tories who have said they are quitting at the election.
Cabinet Minister Michael Gove said he still supported British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, but argued that the toll of being a politician meant it was time for “a new generation” to lead.
His departure will heap scrutiny on Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, who represents nearby South West Surrey and is facing a similar uphill re-election fight. Yet, Mr Gove’s departure will still fuel the perception that the Conservative Party’s slump in the opinion polls has put those areas at risk. Much of the Tory anger directed at Mr Sunak since he took over from Ms Liz Truss in October 2022 is driven by his failure to lift the party’s support.
The chancellor is widely thought to be at risk of what would be a high-profile defeat on election night.
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