Both MPs plan to leave politics at the next general election. Leo Docherty will replace Heappey as Armed Forces Minister, while Luke Hall takes over as Education Minister.

Their resignations, described as amicable towards Sunak, add to a noticeable pattern of MP departures ahead of potential conservative losses in upcoming polls.

Notably, a mix of veteran and newer MPs like Theresa May and Dehenna Davison have also announced their departures, hinting at a broader trend of conservatives leaving Parliament, possibly accelerated by the party's current standing in opinion polls.

In addition to these exits, Nus Ghani will become Minister for Europe, Kevin Hollinrake advances to Minister of State in the Department for Business and Trade, Alan Mak takes up a dual role in the Business and Cabinet Offices, and Jonathan Gullis and Angela Richardson are appointed Deputy Party Chairs.

Highlighting his departure, Halfon expressed his respect for Sunak and quoted J.R.R. Tolkien, reflecting on his next life chapter. He previously held significant roles within the Conservative Party and education sector. Sunak acknowledged his contributions, especially concerning apprenticeships.

Heappey reassured Sunak of his loyalty till this Parliament's end while expressing his discontent with current military funding and his disappointment over a missed promotion last year.

This wave of Conservative exits, now totalling 63, aligns with historical patterns seen before significant electoral shifts, emphasizing the anticipation and strategizing occurring within the party as an election looms.

The statistics so far reveal 98 MPs stepping down, with a majority being Conservatives, followed by Labour, SNP, and other parties, indicating a significant turnover in Parliament's composition expected.