Labour MP Jeff Ennis to stand down

Another Labour MP jumps the sinking ship. Jeff Ennis, the Labour MP for Barnsley East and Mexborough is to quit at the next election after 30 years in public life, ie, in a matter of weeks.

That is nearly 90 Labour MPs who are deserting, jumping ship, collecting a pay off (in the rules and all MPs receive this) as they pass go, resigning or plain retiring before the election.

It is incredible that so many are leaving it so late to announce their decisions.