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Keir Starmer

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  • Born 02 September 1962
  • Age 62
  • Birth Place Southwark London, England
  • Profession Politician, Barrister
  • Political Party Labour
  • In Office Leader Of The Opposition 4 April 2020 - 5 July 2024, Director Of Public Prosecutions 1 November 2008 - 1 November 2013
  • Residence Kentish Town

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Keir Starmer BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Keir Starmer is a prominent British politician who has served as the Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition since April 2020. Born on September 2, 1962, in Southwark, London, Starmer has a distinguished background in law and public service. He studied law at the University of Leeds ...

Keir Starmer PERSONAL LIFE

Father Rodney Starmer
Mother Josephine Anne Baker
Spouse Victoria Alexander ​(2007), ​
Education University of Leeds (LLB), St Edmund Hall, Oxford (BCL)

POSITIONS HELD BY Keir Starmer

Position Tenure
Member of the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom 8 June 2017 - 6 November 2019
Member of the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom 7 May 2015 - 3 May 2017
Member of the 58th Parliament of the United Kingdom 12 December 2019 - 30 May 2024
Leader of the Opposition 4 April 2020 - 5 July 2024
Leader of the Labour Party 4 April 2020 - Present
Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union 6 October 2016 - 4 April 2020
Shadow Minister for Immigration 14 September 2015 - 27 June 2016
Member of the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom 4 July 2024 - Present
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 5 July 2024 - Present
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom 19 July 2017 - Present
Director of Public Prosecutions 2008 - 2013

KEIR STARMER NEWS

Why Trump is telling UK ‘do not give away Diego Garcia’ air base as Iran strike fears rise

February 20, 2026 8:03 pm

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer last year agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius while leasing back Diego Garcia for 99 years to preserve US operations.

UK's Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access

February 16, 2026 9:31 am

Starmer plans to expand digital powers to tackle AI risks, online abuse, and gaps in child safety

The Mandelson fallout: Epstein Files are decimating Keir Starmer’s ‘public service’ promise

February 12, 2026 10:18 am

The old ruse of simply hoping that the media juggernaut will move on has not worked for Starmer. Painting this as a saga of unfortunate decisions guided by his advisors only makes the PM seem weaker

Keir Starmer not resigning as UK prime minister, announces Downing Street

February 09, 2026 8:24 pm

Starmer's position appears to be hung by a thread as Communications chief, Tim Allan, said he was resigning from his post, a day after prime minister's close aide McSweeney stepped down.

Epstein files 2026: Who resigned, who was fired, who apologised as Europe’s elite face reckoning

February 10, 2026 10:09 pm

Epstein files 2026: The latest release of the Epstein files has triggered a wave of resignations, dismissals and public apologies, with Europe displaying far less tolerance for ethical lapses than the United States.

UK PM Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quits over Mandelson fallout

February 08, 2026 9:03 pm

Morgan McSweeney said he took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, 72, to Britain's most important diplomatic post in 2024.

UK PM Starmer apologises to victims of Epstein for giving Mandelson ambassador job

February 05, 2026 9:08 pm

The newly released files also suggest that in 2003 to 2004, Epstein sent three payments totalling USD 75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson or his partner Reinaldo Avila da Silva, now his husband.

In Beijing, Starmer and Xi seek a way around a volatile US

January 30, 2026 8:20 pm

Starmer, who made the trip with a large delegation that included executives from banking, pharmaceutical and automobile companies, described China as vital to Britain’s interests.

In Beijing, British Prime Minister sees ‘huge opportunities’

January 29, 2026 8:11 pm

Starmer, the first British leader to visit China since Theresa May in 2018, has sought to reengage with Beijing in the hopes of reviving Britain’s lagging economy.

Starmer and Xi Jinping call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations

January 29, 2026 1:18 pm

The two met in the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing as their nations try to improve relations after several years of acrimony.

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