# Keir Starmer resigns as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering by-election

Keir Starmer announced he will stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election.

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Sir Keir Starmer announced he is standing down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras in London. [^1]

Keir Starmer announced on 2026-06-25 that he will resign from the House of Commons six weeks after stepping down as Prime Minister. [^2]

Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour Party leader on June 22, 2026, and was succeeded by Andy Burnham, who took office on July 20, 2026. [^3]

Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, announced on Tuesday via a post on X that he will resign from the British Parliament. [^4]

Sir Keir Starmer said he will continue his work on combating violence against women and girls, which he started before becoming an MP. [^5]

Sir Keir Starmer stepped down as UK prime minister earlier in the summer, with Andy Burnham replacing him. [^6]

The resignation of Sir Keir Starmer will trigger a by-election in the Holborn and St Pancras seat. [^7]

Keir Starmer stated he will focus on international issues including defense, security, trade, and technology in a rapidly changing world. [^8]

Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, was confirmed as the successor who will take over the position of Prime Minister. [^9]

Starmer confirmed his resignation in a statement posted on the social media platform X, stating his intention to concentrate on international affairs. [^10]

Starmer told the Camden New Journal that he has changed his mind from his previous statement that he would remain as a lawmaker until the next general election. [^11]

Keir Starmer guided Labour into power in 2024 with one of the biggest parliamentary majorities in Britain's modern history. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Sir Keir Starmer announced he is standing down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras in London. (BBC News, News)
2. Keir Starmer announced on 2026-06-25 that he will resign from the House of Commons six weeks after stepping down as Prime Minister. (Aftenposten, News)
3. Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour Party leader on June 22, 2026, and was succeeded by Andy Burnham, who took office on July 20, 2026. (Hindustan Times, News)
4. Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, announced on Tuesday via a post on X that he will resign from the British Parliament. (Berlingske, News)
5. Sir Keir Starmer said he will continue his work on combating violence against women and girls, which he started before becoming an MP. (BBC News, News)
6. Sir Keir Starmer stepped down as UK prime minister earlier in the summer, with Andy Burnham replacing him. (BBC News, News)
7. The resignation of Sir Keir Starmer will trigger a by-election in the Holborn and St Pancras seat. (BBC News, News)
8. Keir Starmer stated he will focus on international issues including defense, security, trade, and technology in a rapidly changing world. (Aftenposten, News)
9. Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, was confirmed as the successor who will take over the position of Prime Minister. (Berlingske, News)
10. Starmer confirmed his resignation in a statement posted on the social media platform X, stating his intention to concentrate on international affairs. (The Globe and Mail, News)
11. Starmer told the Camden New Journal that he has changed his mind from his previous statement that he would remain as a lawmaker until the next general election. (The Globe and Mail, News)
12. Keir Starmer guided Labour into power in 2024 with one of the biggest parliamentary majorities in Britain's modern history. (Dawn, News)

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