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MP to stand down at next election MP to stand down at next election
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A Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of assaulting his pregnant wife has said he will not seek re-election.A Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of assaulting his pregnant wife has said he will not seek re-election.
Andrew Pelling, 48, who represents Croydon Central in South London, announced his decision in a letter to the Conservative Federation.Andrew Pelling, 48, who represents Croydon Central in South London, announced his decision in a letter to the Conservative Federation.
The former councillor, who is also a London Assembly member, won his Croydon seat in 2005 with a majority of 75.The former councillor, who is also a London Assembly member, won his Croydon seat in 2005 with a majority of 75.
He faced no charges following his arrest after the Crown Prosecution Service decided not pursue the case. He faced no charges following his arrest after the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to pursue the case.
The father-of-three married his wife, Lucy, last year after his divorce from his first wife.The father-of-three married his wife, Lucy, last year after his divorce from his first wife.