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Starmer to stand down as MP, triggers by-election

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  • Former British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer will step down as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election.
  • Starmer said he would focus on international affairs, including defence, security, trade and technology.
  • He also plans to continue work on combating violence against women and girls.

Sir Keir Starmer will leave Parliament as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election in the London constituency.

right time

— Keir StarmerStarmer used the phrase to explain why he was stepping down as an MP.

In an interview with the Camden New Journal, the former British prime minister said it was the "right time" to step down and focus on "international affairs".

international affairs

— Keir StarmerHe described the area of work he plans to focus on after leaving Parliament.

Starmer said his future work would cover defence, security, trade and technology in a fast-changing world. He also said he would continue working to combat violence against women and girls, an issue he described as deeply important to him.

It has been a huge honour and privilege to represent the best constituency in the country and to have taken over from Frank Dobson, who was such a great constituency MP and a member of the last Labour government.

— Keir StarmerStarmer reflected on his time representing Holborn and St Pancras.

He represented the constituency after taking over from Frank Dobson, whom he praised as a distinguished local MP and member of the last Labour government.

I will also continue, as I have done for a long time now with others, work on combating violence against women and girls; that is an issue that matters to me hugely.

— Keir StarmerHe said he would continue this work after leaving Parliament.
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