Defence minister Ben Wallace says he'll stand down on the subsequent election.

Mr Wallace, the longest-serving Conservative defence secretary, mentioned in an interview with The Times: "I'm not standing next time."

He added that he is not going to be resigning "prematurely" and forcing a by-election.

Mr Wallace additionally confirmed he would go away the cupboard on the subsequent reshuffle, which is predicted to be held this autumn.

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It comes after Sky News reported that he was contemplating the transfer.

Speculation in regards to the defence secretary's destiny has been mounting for weeks, with officers contained in the Ministry of Defence questioning who may substitute him.

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