Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
Starmer said he will focus on international affairs and violence against women and girls after 11 years representing the seat, prompting an expected by-election.
- Sir Keir Starmer is stepping down as the MP for Holborn and Pancras after 11 years representing the London seat, triggering a by-election in the constituency.
- Weeks after stepping down as Prime Minister, the former Labour leader is now leaving the House of Commons to pursue other priorities and pass leadership to a successor.
- Sir Keir told The Camden New Journal it was the "Right time" to focus on "international affairs including defence, security, trade and technology" in a fast-changing world.
- Beyond international affairs, he will continue his long-standing work on combating "violence against women and girls," a cause he championed before entering the House.
- Andy Burnham is replacing him as MP, following the legacy of Frank Dobson, who previously held the Holborn and Pancras seat before Sir Keir's 11-year tenure.
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Bournemouth EchoSir Keir Starmer steps down as MP weeks after resigning as Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer is no longer the MP for Holborn and St Pancras, he has announced.
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