The former prime minister said it was “the right time” to leave Parliament and focus on international affairs. He told the Camden New Journal it had been “a huge honour and privilege” to represent the north London seat since 2015, succeeding Frank Dobson. Starmer had previously indicated he would remain an MP until the next general election in 2029, but changed his mind after reflecting over the summer. He plans to concentrate on defence, security, trade and technology, while

UK MPs must register financial interests that could reasonably be seen as influencing their parliamentary work in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests (RMFI). The rules, set out in the House of Commons Code of Conduct, require registration of donations and support above £1,500 (or multiple donations over £500 from the same source in a year), gifts/benefits/hospitality over £300, certain employment and earnings, overseas visits, and other categories. New MPs must also

Andy Burnham arriving at Buckingham Palace to meet the King and to be sworn in as the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after becoming leader of labour

Kier Starmer is no longer Prime Minister