Nigel Adams, who stood down on Saturday, says it is 'essential' the Conservatives the next election.
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A Conservative MP who triggered a by-election by quitting Parliament has said he will do his "utmost" to help the party win a general election. On Saturday, Nigel Adams, MP for North Yorkshire's Selby and Ainsty, announced he would immediately stand down.Despite his decision he said he remained "committed" to the Conservative Party.
In a post on LinkedIn, Mr Adams said: "I want to make clear that I remain committed to the Conservative Party and support this Government in its work to continue delivering on the issues that matter most to the British people.""It is essential that the Conservatives under Rishi Sunak win the next election and I will do my utmost to ensure that happens."
He said he was "looking forward" to supporting the party's candidate at the by-election prompted by his resignation.
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