London, Sept 1, 2026 (AFP) - UK ex-PM Starmer to quit parliament, focus on 'international affairs'

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2026-09-01

Britain's former prime minister Keir Starmer, who stepped down as leader this summer after a tumultuous two years in power, announced Tuesday he would quit parliament to focus on "international affairs". In a statement on social media, Starmer said 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. "It is now time to step aside and focus on other issues: internationa......

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