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| Boris Johnson 'steps down as MP' | Boris Johnson 'steps down as MP' |
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| London Mayor Boris Johnson has announced he is to step down as Conservative MP for Henley. | |
| The move, one of Mr Johnson's pre-election pledges, will spark a by-election in the Oxfordshire seat - one of the safest in the country. | The move, one of Mr Johnson's pre-election pledges, will spark a by-election in the Oxfordshire seat - one of the safest in the country. |
| Oxfordshire councillor John Howell will be the Conservative candidate. | Oxfordshire councillor John Howell will be the Conservative candidate. |
| Labour's candidate is Richard McKenzie, and the Lib Dems' is Stephen Kearney. The Greens have chosen Mark Stevenson and UKIP have selected Chris Adams. | Labour's candidate is Richard McKenzie, and the Lib Dems' is Stephen Kearney. The Greens have chosen Mark Stevenson and UKIP have selected Chris Adams. |
| Mr Johnson announced his retirement from the House of Commons at his first news conference as London mayor. | |
| The most likely date for the by-election is 26 June. | |
| Boris Johnson succeeded former Deputy Prime Minister Michael Heseltine as MP for Henley at the 2001 general election with a majority of 8,458. | |
| He was re-elected in 2005 with an improved majority of 12,793 and a 53% share of the vote. |