Why is Sir Keir Starmer resigning as an MP? | BBC Newscast

After standing down as UK Prime Minister earlier this summer, Keir Starmer has decided to announce his resignation as MP for Holborn and St Pancras. It comes on Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first day addressing MPs in the House of Commons. Was the timing deliberate, or coincidental? Prime Minister Burnham has returned to the House of Commons after Summer Recess promising to 'unlock a feeling of positivity and possibility' - but what issues are awaiting the new-ish prime minister? Plus, James Cleverly has announced plans to run for London Mayor, and Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch has done a surprise shadow cabinet reshuffle. Adam Fleming and Chris Mason are back together on Newscast to unpack it all. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #Starmer #Burnham 00:00 Introduction 00:34 MPs are back in Westminster 01:39 Keir Starmer resigns as MP 12:20 Andy Burnham speaks in the Commons 17:02 Can the PM get ahead of the early prisoner release debate? 23:01 James Cleverly announces he is running for London Mayor 26:02 Conservative party shadow cabinet reshuffle

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