India, Sept. 1 -- Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that he will stand down as member of Parliament from MP for Holborn and St Pancras, reported local newspaper Camden New Journal.

Starmer said that he will turn his focus to other things such as defence and international affairs.

"I will now focus on other things and that will be international affairs including defence, security, trade and technology in a fast-changing world," he was quoted as saying.

Following this move, which comes after speculation over whether Starmer will stay as MP after resigning as PM, a by-election will be conducted in London's Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary constituency.

Starmer announced his resignation as UK PM an...