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Former UK finance minister Osborne to step down at June election
LONDON, April 19 (Reuters) - Former British finance minister George Osborne said on Wednesday he would stand down from parliament at June's national election, according to a letter to constituents quoted in the London Evening Standard newspaper.
Last month Osborne, who had been tipped as a future prime minister until he lost his job as finance minister after helping lead the doomed campaign to stay in the European Union, was named editor of the Evening Standard.
He has come under fire for taking on several freelance jobs while remaining a member of parliament, including a part-time job at asset manager BlackRock.
"I am stepping down from the House of Commons - for now. But I will remain active in the debate about our country
Thu, 04/20/2017 - 5:53am — Anonymous
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