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Keir Starmer Announces He Is Standing Down As MP. Former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he is standing down as an MP to pursue a new role in international affairs. His resignation will trigger a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras, the Labour stronghold he has represented since 2015. Sir Keir left Downing Street in July and had previously said he intended to remain in Parliament until the next general election, which is not due until 2029. However, he said he now plans to focus on international affairs and tackling violence against women and girls. Prime Minister Andy Burnham paid tribute to his predecessor, highlighting his support for Ukraine and work on the Hillsborough Law. Sir Keir described representing his London constituency for 11 years as a "huge honour and privilege”.
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