Harry Jenkins, with the Liberal MP Dr Mal Washer, in Parliament last month. Harry Jenkins, with the Liberal MP Dr Mal Washer, in Parliament last month. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

The former speaker of the House of Representatives, Harry Jenkins, has announced his retirement from Parliament.

In a statement to his colleagues and the media today, Mr Jenkins said after 26 years as the local member for the federal seat of Scullin, he will retire at the next federal election.