- Former 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.
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