Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns From Parliament

Former U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will resign from Parliament to focus on international affairs, defense, security, trade and technology. Starmer, who was pushed out of Downing Street by his party, said it is time to step aside.

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Keir Starmer, Former UK Prime Minister, Says He Will Resign From Parliament

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"It is now time to step aside and focus on other issues: international affairs including defense, security, trade, and technology in a fast-changing world," Starmer said.

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TIME 2h ago

Former U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Steps Down From Parliament. Read His Statement Here

"It is now time to step aside and focus on other issues: international affairs including defense, security, trade, and technology in a fast-changing world," Starmer said.

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Keir Starmer, Former UK Prime Minister, Says He Will Resign From Parliament

Keir Starmer, who was pushed out of Downing Street by his party, said he would quit his parliamentary seat to focus on international affairs and defense.

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