Ousted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit domestic politics

Departed Labour Party leader now plans to focus on international affairs.Published On 1 Sep 20261 Sep 2026Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he is to stand down as a member of parliament.Starmer said on Tuesday that it was the “right time” to resign as the MP for the Holborn and St Pancras seat in London after 11 years, triggering a by-election. The announcement comes six weeks after his resignation as the United Kingdom’s premier, having lost the support of ruling Labour Party MPs.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Andy Burnham to cut taxes on electricity bills, announces new UK cabinetlist 2 of 4UK’s Miliband, Streeting: What are their foreign policy, defence records?list 3 of 4Police arrest dozens at London rally supporting Palestine Actionlist 4 of 4UK left-wing MP Diane Abbott reinstated by Labour Party after suspensionend of list“It is now time to step aside and focus on other issues: international affairs including defence, security, trade and technology in a fast-changing world,” Starmer wrote on social media.As party leader, Starmer led Labour to a historic 2024 landslide after 14 years of Conservative rule. However, within two years, U-tur...