David Parker: long-serving Labour MP reveals why he's departing from Parliament - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Long-serving Labour MP David Parker has confirmed he's departing from Parliament. 

Parker has been an MP for 23 years - holding portfolios in trade, revenue, energy, and transport.

He says it was important that he ended his career on a positive note.

"You're never finished in this job - but it felt the right time, and I'd just sort of reset Labour Party policy around foreign affairs."

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