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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, 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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Keir Starmer resignation as MP

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Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras to focus on international affairs, triggering a by-election in the constituency.

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

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Keir Starmer, Former UK Prime Minister, Says He Will Resign From ParliamentNYTimes – World
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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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