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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

UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns over stamp duty row in fresh blow for PM Starmer

September 05, 2025 6:25 pm

Rayner is the eighth and most senior minister to quit Starmer’s team, intensifying pressure on the PM to restore authority and credibility.

Zelenskyy to meet UK PM in London ahead of Trump-Putin summit

August 14, 2025 12:59 pm

Zelenskyy, who was in Germany on Wednesday, has been working with European leaders to press Trump not to allow Putin to carve up Ukraine's territory at the Alaska summit.

UK's Starmer 'gravely concerned' about targeting of journalists in Gaza

August 11, 2025 6:00 pm

Israel's military said it targeted and killed prominent Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif, alleging he had headed a Hamas militant cell and was involved in rocket attacks on Israel.

As Israel announces plan to take over Gaza city, key questions answered

August 08, 2025 10:05 pm

Israel Gaza City plan: Israel’s security cabinet has agreed that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will prepare to take control of Gaza City.

'You're rewarding Hamas': Trump after UK, France, Canada announce plan to recognise Palestinian state

July 31, 2025 11:55 am

Trump said the US was “not in that camp”, referring to Starmer's pledge to support a Palestinian state, which was followed by France and Canada.

‘Most substantial trade pact since EU exit, sends positive message to world’: British Deputy High Commissioner

July 30, 2025 7:41 am

Our FTA has gone down enormously well in the UK. For us, it is the most substantial economic trade agreement we have made since leaving the European Union, says Christina Scott

India-UK trade deal to be game-changer for exports, MSMEs: Punjab industrialists

July 27, 2025 1:45 pm

The agreement promises duty-free access to UK markets for several sectors that form the backbone of Punjab’s economy, including textiles, cycle parts, auto components, sports goods, and agribusiness.

‘One chaiwala to another’: UK entrepreneur serves Indian masala chai to PM Narendra Modi, UK PM Keir Starmer in viral video

July 25, 2025 2:15 pm

When Starmer asked what he had brought, Patel said, “Masala chai, sourced from India; tea comes from Assam, spices from Kerala.”

India-UK Free Trade Agreement: A $34 billion game-changer for exports and employment

July 25, 2025 1:44 pm

Lower tariffs, greater job opportunities, and smoother investment flows mark a new chapter in bilateral relations, reflects the government’s strong commitment to boosting exports as part of its broader effort to integrate the Indian economy into global supply chains

India-UK FTA offers clear benefits, but long-term impact depends on execution and political will

August 27, 2025 4:34 pm

The agreement leaves several concerns unaddressed. Delhi had lobbied strongly for a more expansive 'Mode 4' mobility framework to facilitate the movement of its IT professionals, seeking concessions on par with those granted to Australia

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