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 and later at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, before embarking on a career as a barrister. Starmer's legal career is notable for his work as a human rights lawyer and his tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from 2008 to 2013. As DPP, he led significant reforms in the Crown Prosecution Service, focusing on improving prosecution rates for sexual violence and hate crimes. His work earned him a knighthood in 2014 for services to law and criminal justice. Entering politics, Starmer was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras in 2015. He quickly rose through the ranks of the Labour Party, serving as Shadow Minister for Immigration and then as Shadow Brexit Secretary. In these roles, he was a vocal advocate for a second Brexit referendum and aimed to balance party unity with a coherent opposition to Conservative policies. As Labour leader, Starmer has sought to reposition the party towards the center, aiming to rebuild trust among traditional Labour voters while appealing to a broader electorate. His leadership has been marked by efforts to tackle internal party issues, such as anti-Semitism, and to present a credible alternative to the Conservative government. Despite facing challenges, including navigating the political landscape post-Brexit and during the COVID-19 pandemic, Starmer remains a key figure in British politics, striving to lead Labour to future electoral success.