Tom Watson quits as deputy leader of UK Labour Party citing a 'personal not political' decision

Tom Watson has announced that he is stepping down as deputy leader of the Labour Party in the UK.

Tom Watson quits as deputy leader of UK Labour Party citing a 'personal not political' decision

Tom Watson has announced that he is stepping down as deputy leader of the Labour Party in the UK.

In a shock announcement, Mr Watson said that he would not be seeking re-election as an MP in the forthcoming British General Election.

In a letter to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, he said that the time had come to “start a different kind of life”.

“The decision is personal, not political,” he said.

“The last few years have been among the most transformational of my personal life, second only to becoming a proud father of two beautiful children.

“I’ve become healthy for the first time and I intend to continue with this work in the years to come.”

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