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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 in the seat, triggering a by-election.
- On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced he will stand down as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras after 11 years, triggering a by-election in the London seat.
- Conservative Party chairman Kevin Hollinrake labeled the resignation "another U-turn," noting Starmer previously pledged to remain in Parliament until the next general election after being replaced as Prime Minister by Andy Burnham in July.
- Explaining his decision, Starmer said it was the "right time" to "pass the baton to a successor," adding he will focus on international affairs including "defence, security, trade and technology" and combating violence against women.
- Labour holds the seat with an 11,572-vote majority, though the Green Party secured 10.4% of the vote in 2024, prompting interest from Green leader Zack Polanski in contesting the by-election.
- The by-election will mark the sixth such contest this year as Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to address the House of Commons for the first time since taking office in July.
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