Elly Jupp has issued the following statement:
"It is with deep regret that I today announce that I will not stand as the Conservative candidate for Hayes and Harlington at the next General Election. I remain determined the Conservatives win this seat. I don't want to go into the detail of my decision other than to say it is for personal reasons.
"Hayes and Harlington deserves better and it is only with the Conservatives that local residents can get the change that they have told me they want. I hope my successor will win that change for them."
Geoff Courtenay, Chairman of the local association, has commented:
"The Association is of course disappointed that Elly Jupp has decided to stand down but we understand her reasons for doing so.
"We will be keen to select a new candidate who can continue to take the fight to Labour and work with local residents to bring about the changes they want."