Starmer's Exit Sets Stage for Labour's London Byelection Showdown Keir Starmer's decision to quit parliament and trigger a byelection in Holborn and St Pancras has sent shockwaves through Labour ranks.
The move, which was expected, marks a significant shift in focus for the party leader.
In his own words, he wants to "pass the baton" to a successor and devote more time to international affairs, including defence, security, trade, and technology.