- Sir 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.
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