Former UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced he is standing down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, saying it is the right time to leave the Commons. His resignation will trigger a byelection in the constituency. Starmer resigned as prime minister in July and said he will now focus on international affairs.
BBC News – UK Former PM says it is right time to leave Commons, which will trigger byelection in Holborn and St Pancras UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer is to quit as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, saying it is the “right time” for him to leave the Commons. Starmer, who resigned as prime minister in July, told the Camden New Journal he wanted to focus on international affairs and “pass the baton to a successor”. Con…
BBC News – UK The former prime minister said he would now turn his focus to international affairs.
Former PM says it is right time to leave Commons, which will trigger byelection in Holborn and St Pancras UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer is to quit as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, saying it is the “right time” for him to leave the Commons. Starmer, who resigned as prime minister in July, told the Camden New Journal he wanted to focus on international affairs and “pass the baton to a successor”. Con…
Sky News – UK The Notting Hill Carnival is continuing in west London for its 60th anniversary, with tens of thousands of people attending the three-day celebration of Caribbean arts and culture. The main parade was still to come on day three, while earlier reports noted 169 arrests but described the event as "overwhelmingly positive."
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