Keir Starmer has announced that he is standing down as an MP, saying he will now turn his attention to international affairs.
The former prime minister confirmed the decision in a brief announcement. The statement indicates that his next focus will be work beyond domestic parliamentary politics, although no further details were provided about the nature of that international role or activity.
Starmer’s decision means he is preparing to leave his position in the House of Commons. The announcement is significant because it brings to a close his service as an MP, following his time as prime minister.
No additional information was included on the timing of his departure, any formal parliamentary steps, or whether a further statement will follow.
The latest position is that Starmer has made clear he intends to step down from Parliament and concentrate on international affairs.
