Tessa Jowell steps down as MP
Dame Tessa Jowell is to retire as an MP at the general election after nearly a quarter of a century in the Commons, the former Cabinet minister has told her local Labour constituency party in south London.
Jowell fuels speculation of future bid for London Mayor
Dame Tessa Jowell has fuelled speculation she is preparing for a bid to run as London's mayor as she announced she will retire as an MP at the next general election.
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