Keir Starmer says representing Holborn and St Pancras was "a huge honour" as he leaves Parliament

Former U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he is leaving Parliament, triggering a special election in his central London constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. In an interview with the Camden New Journal, Starmer called the seat wonderful, said the timing was right to go, and outlined future work in international affairs, security, trade, technology, and efforts to protect women and girls from abuse. He also pledged continued support for his successor, Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The announcement landed as Burnham spoke in the House of Commons for the first time since taking over in July. Starmer had represented the district since 2015, and the upcoming race is seen as an early test of Labour under Burnham, with Conservatives, Reform, and Greens expected to field candidates.