Sir Keir Starmer swept to victory holding his Camden seat while predicted to become the next Labour Prime Minister.

The Labour leader won his seat in Holborn and St Pancras on Friday morning (July 5) with 18,884 votes, a drop from 27,763 in 2019.

Independent candidate Andrew Feinstein came second with 7,312 votes and the Green Party third with 4030 votes.

As the national picture was emerging that Sir Keir may win a Labour landslide and become the next Prime Minister, he said: "Tonight the community has spoken and they are ready for change to end the politics of performance a return politics as public service.

"The change begins right here because this is your democracy, your community and your future. You have voted. It is now time for us to deliver."

Starmer took over the seat from Frank Dobson in 2015.

Independent candidate Andrew Feinstein came second in Holborn & St Pancras with 7.312 votesIndependent candidate Andrew Feinstein came second in Holborn & St Pancras with 7.312 votes (Image: Nathalie Raffray)

Andrew Feinstein said he felt proud of all those in the community who campaigned with "energy and enthusiasm".

The father-of-two added: "The housing crisis, the marginalisation of huge segments of Holborn and St Pancras, the NHS and of course, Gaza, we managed to put these issues high up on the agenda. 

"We will make sure that the concerns the residents of this area raised with us are addressed fully and expeditiously."

Nick the Flying Brick and Hackney candidate Knigel Knapp Knight of the Unknown, of the Monster Raving Loony Party with Camden's returning officer Jenny RowlandsNick the Flying Brick and Hackney candidate Knigel Knapp Knight of the Unknown, of the Monster Raving Loony Party with Camden's returning officer Jenny Rowlands (Image: Nathalie Raffray)

The evening saw colourful characters stand against Sir Keir.

The Official Monster Raving Loony Party's Nick the Flying Brick, shadow minister for abolishing gravity, said before the declaration: "It's within my grasp. I'm going to abolish gravity and float to victory all the way up to the ceiling."

Holborn and St Pancras had 71,300 registered voters, a turn out of 54.46%