Keir Starmer says he will "pass the baton to a successor" in leaving his MP seat

Keir Starmer, who stepped down as prime minister in June, has now said he will also leave his seat as MP for his north London constituency, according to a local newspaper interview. He had earlier planned to remain as a backbencher, but now says he wants to concentrate on international affairs and let a new representative take over. His decision will trigger a byelection, with the Green Party leader reportedly considering a run. Residents in the constituency gave mixed reactions: some were glad he is leaving, while others praised his local work and honesty. The move contrasts with recent former prime ministers who stayed in Parliament after leaving office.