Keir Starmer announced on September 1, 2026, that he was resigning from Parliament to focus on international affairs and defense. By September 3, Green Party leader Zack Polanski declared his candidacy for the vacated Holborn and St Pancras seat in the upcoming by-election.
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Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is leaving British politics after deciding to step down as a Member of Parliament.
Keir Starmer, who was pushed out of Downing Street by his party, said he would quit his parliamentary seat to focus on international affairs and defense.
Ousted UK Prime Minister Starmer quits parliament to focus on international affairs Reuters
"It is now time to step aside and focus on other issues: international affairs including defense, security, trade, and technology in a fast-changing world," Starmer said.
After resigning as prime minister in July, the decision signals an end to his domestic political career.
Departed Labour Party leader now plans to focus on international affairs.
UK Greens leader Zack Polanski announced he would run for Parliament from a north London seat being vacated by former British prime minister Keir Starmer.
LONDON, Sept 3 - The leader of Britain's left-wing Green Party intends to stand in an election for a seat in parliament vacated by former Labour prime minister Keir Starmer, a local newspaper reported on Thursday.
Election will post early test for new prime minister Andy Burnham