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On the day he announced he would not be standing in the forthcoming election, Nottingham North MP Graham Allen reiterated his passion for the local area.Standing in the middle of a busy Bulwell town centre on Saturday afternoon, he spoke with supporters and residents about his decision to stand down due to ill health.An ankle operation and other periods of health problems means the 64-year-old has reluctantly decided not to stand in the general election on May 8.Read more: Nottingham MP to step.