In a letter to the Prime Minister, Pritchard said remaining in the position would be “inconsistent” and inhibit his ability to “speak out more freely” on issues such as immigration and Europe.
“Given my concerns regarding an increasing number of government politics not least on immigration, Europe and a lack of clarity for national and individual aspiration, I believe remaining as deputy chairman would be inconsistent and inhibit my ability to speak out more rely on these and other issues,” he said.
The news came as Cameron faced questions from MPs in the Commons on last week’s EU summit in Brussels.
MP Mark Pritchard is currently the secretary of the influential backbench Tory 1922 committee, although he is not seeking re-election this May.
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