Green MP announces ‘difficult’ decision to take a leave of absence

Politics
22 May 2026 • 7:40 PM MYT
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Green MP announces ‘difficult’ decision to take a leave of absence

  • Green MP Carla Denyer, who previously served as the party's co-leader, has announced she is taking a leave of absence from her parliamentary duties.
  • Ms Denyer will be off work for several weeks, acting on medical advice to aid her recovery from what she describes as "burnout".
  • The MP for Bristol Central revealed she has been dealing with "persistent health issues" over recent years, which she tried to manage alongside her demanding work.
  • She expressed her intention to "combat the stigma" surrounding burnout by openly sharing her personal experience with the condition.
  • Despite her absence, Ms Denyer confirmed that her constituency office in Bristol Central will continue to operate as usual.

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