NEW: Former energy minister Chris Skidmore quits as Tory MP over Rishi Sunak's plans to grant new North Sea oil and gas licences every year.

He is bringing forward plans to stand down from Parliament - meaning by-election in his Gloucestershire seat. https://t.co/euJYJfDGcr

— Pippa Crerar (@PippaCrerar) January 5, 2024