By-election as Conservative MP Chris Skidmore resigns from party and Westminster over Sunak's energy policy

Chris Skidmore, the Conservative MP for Kingswood, has resigned the party whip in protest against Sunak's decision to maximise the extraction of North Sea oil and gas.

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.