Harriet Harman to stand down as MP at next election
The former minister said she intends to step back after nearly 40 years in Parliament.
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The former minister said she intends to step back after nearly 40 years in Parliament.
THE longest serving female MP has announced she is leaving the Commons.
Ms Harman, who has represented the south London constituency of Camberwell and Peckham since 1982, revealed the news on Twitter. Her announcement comes after two other Labour MPs - Huddersfield's Barry Sheerman and Barking's Dame Margaret Hodge - said they would stand down.
The former minister said she intended to step back after nearly 40 years in Parliament.
Barry Sheerman says he is looking forward to spending more time with his family.