Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Former PM Keir Starmer to Leave London Parliamentary Seat
Keir Starmer has decided to stop being a Member of Parliament.
He represents an area in London called Holborn and St Pancras.
He announced his decision online after Parliament returned from its summer break.
Starmer is 63 years old.
Before becoming a politician, he worked as a barrister.
He said he had thought about his future during the summer.
He believes now is the right time to leave Parliament.
Another person will be chosen to represent the area in a by-election.
Keir Starmer said he will step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras.
He announced the decision in a social media statement as Parliament returned from its summer recess.
The 63-year-old former barrister said he had spent the summer considering his future.
Starmer said now was the right time to leave the House of Commons.
His departure will lead to a by-election in Holborn and St Pancras.
- Who
- Keir Starmer, the 63-year-old former barrister and former prime minister.
- What
- He will step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election.
- When
- He announced the decision as Parliament returned from its summer recess.
- Where
- Holborn and St Pancras, a London parliamentary constituency, and the House of Commons.
- Why
- Starmer said he had considered his future over the summer and decided it was the right time to leave.
- Outgoing MP
- Keir Starmer
- Constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Age
- 63
- Previous profession
- Barrister
- Announcement method
- Social media statement
- Next electoral event
- By-election