Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras after 11 years – a move that will trigger a by-election in the constituency.Sir Keir said that it felt like the right time to leave Parliament after being succeeded as prime minister and Labour leader by Andy Burnham in July. He revealed plans to focus on international affairs, encompassing defence, security, trade, and technology.The former prime minister said that he will also continue his work on combating violence against women and girls, an issue he championed prior to entering Parliament. Sir Keir has formally notified his local Labour constituency party staff of his intention to step down. In fullKeir Starmer to stand down as MPMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Keir Starmer previously insisted he would stay on as the member for Holborn and St Pancras.

Keir Starmer is to step down as a Labour MP after resigning as Prime Minister earlier this summer to focus on international affairs and tackling violence against women and girls

Greens will target former prime minister’s seat in central London byelection

Former UK prime minister had previously suggested he would stay on in House of Commons