Ben Wallace 'considering resigning' as Defence Secretary in autumn and could quit politics

Mr Wallace enjoyed a 31-point majority over Labour in 2019, suggesting he is not among top Tory figures worried about whether they can hold onto their seats

is reportedly weighing up whether to quit as Defence Secretary after four years in a move that could also see him stand down as an MP at the next election.of Boris Johnson who played a key role in devising the UK’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is weighing up whether to leave politics for good.

Mr Wallace has been the MP for Wyre and Preston North since 2010 and enjoyed a 31-point majority over Labour at the last election, suggesting he is not among top Tory figuresOnce considered the favourite to take over from then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson as Tory leader, Mr Wallace twice declined calls from colleagues to put his name forward in last year’s leadership elections, opting to remain in Cabinet under Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.

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