He explains his decision in a long statement on Twitter, saying "I can no longer stand by."
Skidmore has also announced his intention to leave Westminster "as soon as possible," which must mean another parliamentary by-election.
Kingwood is in South Gloucestershire and Skidmore had a majority over Labour of over 11,000 at the last election. Labour held the seat between 1992 and 2010.
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A Conservative MP has resigned on a matter of principle. I've seen it all now.
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