George Osborne to stand down as MP

The former Chancellor, 45, made the announcement through the London Evening Standard, where he was recently appointed as editor.  On Wednesday afternoon MPs are debating and voting on Theresa May's call for a snap General Election on 8 June, which will need a two-thirds majority to pass. Osborne (pictured), currently MP for Tatton, took the opportunity to not stand for re-election.  He said: "I am stepping down from the House of Commons - for now. But I will remain active in the debate about our country's future and on the issues I care about, like the success of the Northern Power...