Keir Starmer to stand down as MP
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- Former 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.S1
- Sir Keir Starmer said he plans to focus on international affairs (Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as an MP, triggering a by-election in his north London seat...S2
- The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.S3
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Politico
Keir Starmer will force by-election after quitting as member of parliament
The former British PM wants to focus on international affairs, including defense and security.
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Independent
Keir Starmer to stand down as MP
Former 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.
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Metro
Keir Starmer to step down as MP and force London by-election
Sir Keir Starmer said he plans to focus on international affairs (Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announc…
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BBC
Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.
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Published Sep 1, 2026
What to know
- Former 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.S1
- Sir Keir Starmer said he plans to focus on international affairs (Picture: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as an MP, triggering a by-election in his north London seat...S2
- The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.S3
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