Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Keir Starmer has announced his intention to step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras to focus on international affairs and tackling violence against women and girls. His resignation triggers a London by-election, coming months after he was ousted from Downing Street following local election losses. Satirical candidate Count Binface has hinted at running in the constituency, which would mark his third by-election campaign of the year. Green Party leader Zack Polanski has refused to rule out standing for the seat, expressing his long-standing ambition to represent a London constituency. Conservative Party chairman Kevin Hollinrake criticised Starmer's departure as a U-turn and confirmed the Tories will contest the upcoming vote. In fullCount Binface hints at another by-election run after Starmer resigns 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