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Sir Keir Starmer is to stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election and creating a fresh political headache for Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Starmer said he had decided it was time to “hand the baton over” after 11 years representing the constituency, and will now focus on international affairs including defence, security, trade and technology. The contest could attract Green Party leader Zack Polanski. Join London Info for Immediate Updates from London's Jewish Communities. To Join LondonInfo Status To Join a LondonInfo News Group

Sir Keir Starmer is to stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election and creating a fresh political headache for Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Starmer said he had decided it was time to “hand the baton over” after 11 years representing the constituency, and will now focus on international affairs including defence, security, trade and technology. The contest could attract Green Party leader Zack Polanski. *Join London Info for Immediate Updates from London's Jewish Communities.* To Join *LondonInfo Status* https://wa.me/+447471241799?text=Signup To Join a *LondonInfo News Group* https://chat.whatsapp.com/LDBLGUbAkA505NNbwAE6QJ

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