Former UK PM Keir Starmer resigns as MP, leaves active politics

Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has decided to resign as a Member of Parliament, thereby leaving active politics. He made the announcement in an interview with the Camden New Journal. The news comes just hours after Andy Burnham, who succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister last July, delivered his first speech in the House of Commons. Starmer said, 'Now I will focus on other things, namely international affairs, including defense, security, trade, and technology in a rapidly changing world.' His resignation as MP triggers a by-election in the London constituency of Holborn and St Pancras.