In Keir Starmer’s north London constituency, known for its charming pubs and elegant townhouses, reactions to his departure as an MP were mixed. While some expressed relief, others felt a sense of loss. One man nursing a pint outside a pub in Kentish Town simply said, “good” when told his MP had left. He explained that while he had once thought Starmer was “very nice,” he believed the former prime minister had “messed the country up and screwed over pensioners.” Nearby, a 30-year-old doctor sipping coffee said, “I think everyone here wanted him to leave. He’s had a rough time of it, sure, but we have all had enough of him.” In contrast, Dominic Ford, a 75-year-old pensioner reading a book outside the Parakeet pub, expressed sympathy. He said Starmer was “a very nice, honest guy” and “a good local MP” who was “very visible around here.” Ford noted that Starmer’s decision to resign as prime minister had been difficult, especially after having to step aside for a new leader. He added that he felt “very sorry for him” when he left office. Starmer’s favorite pub, the Pineapple, is tucked away on a quiet street among pastel-colored terrace houses. It is a place he often visits, but the bar staff have grown more discreet since media attention increased. When the Guardian visited and asked locals about Starmer’s resignation, the staff refused to comment, suggesting they wanted to keep the pub’s atmosphere private. Starmer has referred to the Pineapple as his “church” and “the best pub in the land.” Starmer announced his departure as prime minister in June after several controversial decisions, including appointing Peter Mandelson, a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, as ambassador to the United States. He told the Camden New Journal he wanted to focus on international affairs and “pass the baton to a successor.” His resignation will trigger a byelection, with the Green Party’s Zack Polanski reportedly considering a run for the seat. Some locals welcomed the change, with one artist saying she hoped the new MP would be more supportive of Palestine. Others simply said they were glad to see Starmer go.