Sir Keir Rodney Starmer (/ ˈ k ɪər / ⓘ KEER; born 2 September 1962) is a British politician who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024 and as Leader of the Labour Party since 2020. He previously served as Leader of the Opposition from 2020 to 2024.

Jan 7, 2025 · LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk.

Jan 5, 2025 · In the early hours of New Year’s Day, Elon Musk lobbed a series of angry posts and allegations towards British Prime Minister Keir Starmer – engulfing his government in a very public fight ...

Jul 6, 2024 · Sir Keir Starmer is now the nation’s prime minister. Many notable Tories lost their election, including former Prime Minister Liz Truss, leader of the House Penny Mordaunt, who was viewed as...

Jan 16, 2025 · U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a 100-year partnership agreement.

Jul 5, 2024 · Labour leader Keir Starmer on Friday accepted the request of King Charles III to form a government after his party’s landslide victory. In a ceremony known as the “kissing of hands,” Starmer officially became U.K. prime minister.

Jul 5, 2024 · Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister on 5 July 2024. Keir attended Reigate Grammar School, before studying Law at the University of Leeds. He went on to do postgraduate studies at the...

On 4 January 2020, Keir Starmer announced his candidacy for the Labour Party leadership election. [1] By 8 January, it was reported that he had gained enough nominations from Labour MPs and MEPs to get onto the ballot paper, and that the trade union Unison was backing him. Unison, with 1.3 million members, said Starmer was the best placed candidate to unite the party and regain public trust. [2]

Jul 4, 2024 · Keir Starmer became prime minister of Britain on Friday after his Labour Party delivered a decisive win in the general election.

Jan 23, 2025 · Keir Starmer (born September 2, 1962, London, England) is a British politician and barrister (lawyer) who became leader of the Labour Party in 2020. He has served as a member of Parliament for Holborn and St. Pancras since 2015.