Owen Paterson resigns as MP instead of facing fresh vote on suspension | Daily Mail Online

Owen Paterson has resigned as an MP after Boris Johnson U-turned to allow a fresh vote on the former minister's suspension after being found to have breached lobbying rules.The senior Tory announced his resignation on Thursday after the Prime Minister was forced into a retreat over plans to prevent his immediate suspension by launching a review of the entire disciplinary system."What I would say is I do appeal to members - whether they are Secretary of State or whoever - please, staff members o