Theresa May will stand down as an MP at the next election after 27 years as an MP, she has announced. The former Prime Minister announced the “difficult decision” this morning, saying “work hard for all my constituents” until the general election. In a statement, she said: “It has been an honour and a privilege to serve everyone in the Maidenhead constituency as the Member of Parliament for the last 27 years. “Being an MP is about service to one’s constituents and I have always done my best to ensure that I respond to the needs of local people and the local area. “Since stepping down as Prime …