Ousted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit domestic politics

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras after 11 years, triggering a by-election. This decision comes six weeks after his resignation as Prime Minister, having lost support from Labour Party MPs. Starmer stated it was time to focus on other issues, including international affairs and security.

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