Keir Starmer, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, announced his resignation as a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party in the House of Commons. ^[1] Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday his intention to abandon domestic politics to focus on international affairs. ^[2] Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that he will resign his seat as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras to focus on international affairs. ^[3] Keir Starmer is resigning from the parliamentary seat he has held since 2015, becoming the first Labour leader to win a general election in nearly two decades to do so. ^[4] Keir Starmer is reversing his initial intention to remain in parliament until the next general elections, which are expected in 2029. ^[5] Starmer's resignation forces a by-election in his historically Labour stronghold constituency. ^[6] Starmer stated to the Camden New Journal that it was the right time to step down and that he will now focus on international affairs, including defense, security, trade, and technology. ^[7] A by-election will be held soon to replace Starmer in the Holborn and St Pancras constituency, where he served as a Member of Parliament for 11 years. ^[8] Keir Starmer became Prime Minister in July 2024 following a landslide victory for the Labour Party that ended 14 years of Conservative governments. ^[9] Starmer stated he will concentrate on international matters, specifically defense, security, trade, and technology, in a rapidly changing world. ^[10] Keir Starmer stated in a statement to the Camden News Journal that it is the right time to leave the House of Commons and focus on international relations. ^[11] Starmer's resignation comes after his party suffered consecutive record losses in local elections, losing 1,496 council seats across England and losing majorities in 38 councils. ^[12]