Starmer to remain MP after leaving Downing Street: media

Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer would remain a Member of Parliament (MP) after stepping down as prime minister, his official spokesperson as saying on Wednesday. The clarification came amid speculation that Starmer might also give up his parliamentary seat after leaving No. 10 Downing Street, which would trigger a by-election in his central London constituency.

Starmer announced in a speech on Monday that he would resign as leader of the governing Labour Party and set out a timetable for his departure from office. He said he would ask Labour's National Executive Committee to set out a timetable, with nominations opening on July 9 and closing before Parliament's summer recess.