Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday announced his decision to step down as Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras.

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