Education minister Robert Halfon quits government

Robert Halfon has quit his government role as a junior education minister.

The MP for Harlow announced he is stepping down in letter to Rishi Sunak posted on social media site X, and will also be standing down as an MP at the general election.

He is joined by the armed forces minister James Heappey, who has also resigned.

The Conservative MP for Wells, Somerset, announced his intention to quit as an MP earlier this month.