General · 24 June 2026

Starmer to remain MP, skips Burnham's cabinet

People in Holborn and St Pancras will keep the same MP despite a change at the top of government. After leaving the prime minister's job, Keir Starmer said he'll remain in parliament and isn't expected to take a place in Andy Burnham's cabinet. One final overseas duty remains: he'll attend the Nato summit in Ankara and present the UK's defence investment plan.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 June 2026 at 18:03

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