Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP

Former Prime Pinister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he is to stand down as an MP to focus on a role in international affairs.

Sir Keir Starmer is set to resign as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras in order to focus on work in defence and international affairs.  The former Prime Minister told the Camden New Journal that he would focus on issues such as “defence, security, trade and technology in a fast-changing world” after leaving parliament.

NewsUK NewsSir Keir StarmerThe former PM has announced his resignation as MP12:29, 01 Sep 2026Updated 12:41, 01 Sep 2026Former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is standing down as an MP.‌The move will trigger a by-election in the for Holborn and St Pancras seat, in London, which he has held continually since May 2015.‌I

Just weeks after standing down as Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer is set to leave the House of Commons.

The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.