The transition from the courtroom to the House of Commons is rarely easy, but Starmer viewed it as the natural progression of his public service career. In 2015, he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras. His entry into politics was marked by immediate attention from his peers and the media. He brought with him the habits of a barrister: extreme preparation, forensic attention to detail, and a focus on procedural fairness. His colleagues in the Labour Party quickly noted his potential, and he was soon fast-tracked into the Shadow Cabinet, where he would be tested on the biggest political stage in the country.