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Sir Tony Cunningham to stand down at next election

The Workington MP Sir Tony Cunningham has decided to stand down at the next election after thirteen years in parliament.

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Sir Tony Cunningham: time right to retire

Sir Tony says the time is right to stand down Credit: John Stillwell/PA Archive/Press Association Images

At the next election, Sir Tony Cunningham will be 62.

After a long career in politics as a councillor, MEP, MP and government whip, he ITV Border "the time just feels right to go."

There will be many in Labour eyeing it up as the party now searches for a new candidate.

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