Keir Starmer to stay on as MP but unlikely to want cabinet role
Summary
Keir Starmer will stay on as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras after stepping down as prime minister. He does not expect to join the cabinet of the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, and will complete his current term in Parliament.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer confirmed he will remain the MP for Holborn and St Pancras after resigning as prime minister.
- Starmer’s team said he does not plan to take a cabinet job if offered by Andy Burnham.
- Some MPs suggested Burnham might make Starmer the foreign secretary, but Starmer’s spokesperson denied this.
- Starmer has a strong majority of 11,000 votes in his seat, which would be a major target for the Green Party if he left.
- Starmer will serve out his term and attend the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara as one of his last acts as prime minister.
- Starmer and Burnham met recently for the first time since a byelection; the meeting was described as “frosty” and showed a tense relationship.
- Starmer agreed that Burnham’s team can have talks with the civil service before officially taking over as prime minister.
- Starmer will avoid new major policies or spending that could limit Burnham’s choices, except for a defense investment plan already decided.
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