Keir Starmer to step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras
UKPulse News Desk
Keir Starmer has announced he is standing down as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras. Prime Minister Andy Burnham paid tribute to his predecessor in the House of Commons.
- Keir Starmer is stepping down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham paid tribute to Mr Starmer in the House of Commons.
- Mr Burnham praised Mr Starmer for taking the Labour party 'from one of its worst defeats to its best victories'.
Keir Starmer has announced his decision to step down as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras. The announcement was made today, 1 September 2026.
In his first address to the House of Commons as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham paid tribute to his predecessor. The Labour leader credited Mr Starmer with leading the party 'from one of its worst defeats to its best victories'.