‘I think he’s sensible’: constituents on Keir Starmer stepping down as MP

Few regrets voiced in Holborn and St Pancras over decision despite former PM having had ‘rough time of it’ UK politics live – latest updates In Keir Starmer’s north London constituency, full of pretty pubs and elegant townhouses, few tears were being shed at the news of his departure as its MP .

One man nursing a pint outside a pub in Kentish Town simply remarked “good” when informed his MP had quit.

He added: “I thought he was very nice before he became prime minister; I met him a few times.

But he messed the country up and screwed over pensioners.” Continue reading...