Mr Malins has written to David Cameron stating his intention to stand down at the next General Election:
"It has been a great privilege to represent firstly Croydon North West, and later Woking. In the Commons I have enjoyed every minute. I am absolutely thrilled at the progress that the Conservative Party has made under your leadership, and am sure that you will be prime minister come the general election."
His decision creates a plum vacancy in a seat with a projected Tory majority of 6,612.
