Keir Starmer Resigns as UK MP to Focus on International Affairs

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP

The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.

Keir Starmer to stand down as MP

Decision by former prime minister comes just weeks after he was replaced by Andy Burnham

Keir Starmer to stand down as MP

Former prime minister’s departure will trigger byelection in Holborn and St Pancras UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer is to step down as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras, a move that will trigger a byelection in the London seat. More details soon … Continue reading...

By Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

UK ex-PM Starmer to quit parliament, focus on ‘international affairs’

Britain’s former prime minister Keir Starmer, who stepped down as leader this summer after a tumultuous two years in power, announced on Tuesday he would quit parliament to focus on “international affairs”. In a statement on social media, Starmer said it was the “right time” to resign as the MP for the Holborn and St Pancras seat in London after 11 years, triggering a by-election. “It is now time to step aside and focus on other issues: international affairs including defence, security, trade...

By Agence France-Presse

Keir Starmer to stand down as MP

The former prime minister said he would be turning his concentration to international affairs

By Joe Middleton and Holly Evans

Former UK PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP: Report

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, intending to shift his focus towards international issues and enhancing efforts against violence towards women. Having represented the constituency since 2015, his resignation will initiate a by-election in a seat traditionally held by Labour. Starmer highlighted his pride in the accomplishments made during his tenure for the community.

By ARYAN SINGH

Starmer to stand down as MP, triggers by-election

Former British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is to step down as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras, a move that will trigger a by-election in the London seat.

Starmer to stand down as MP, local newspaper reports

Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will stand down as a member of parliament, his local newspaper reported on Tuesday. “I will now focus on other things and that will be international affairs including defence, security, trade and technology in a fast-changing world,” the Camden New Journal quoted Starmer as saying.

Keir Starmer quits as MP, triggering byelection test for Andy Burnham's Labour government

The former British prime minister said it was “the right time” for him to leave office.