The Morning Poll: Was Starmer right to stand down as MP?

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 00:24 BST, 2 September 2026 | Updated: 01:33 BST, 2 September 2026

In one final U-turn, Keir Starmer has announced that he will stand down as and MP. Despite promising to stay on as the member for Holborn and St Pancras. This could trigger a potentially tricky by-election for Labour, as Green Party leader Zack Polanski is considering standing in the contest. So, what do you think, was Keir Starmer right to stand down as an MP? Vote now and you'll find the final results in tomorrow's Morning Mail newsletter.

The Morning Poll: Was Starmer right to stand down as MP?

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