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Who is an MP?
MP stands for Member of Parliament. They are elected by voters in a specific area, called a constituency, to represent their interests in the House of Commons. Sir Keir Starmer was the MP for Holborn and St Pancras for 11 years, meaning he spoke for that community in national debates and helped with local issues.
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