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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

Watch | Lost in translation: PM Modi says 'don't bother' as translator struggles at presser with UK's Starmer

July 24, 2025 9:25 pm

Both leaders smiled and offered comfort. “Yeah… no problem,” PM Modi said, while Keir Starmer offered to repeat himself. “I think we understand each other well,” he added with a grin.

India-UK Free Trade Deal: Why Modi chose Starmer’s UK, not Sunak’s

July 25, 2025 5:26 am

In the age of a returned Trump, a belligerent China, and fractured multilateralism, New Delhi is choosing its partners carefully. Starmer’s Britain, steady and recalibrated, has made the cut

'After years of hard work': India and UK sign Free Trade Agreement deal during PM Modi's visit

July 25, 2025 2:26 am

The India-UK FTA is expected to boost key sectors, including textiles, leather, footwear, sports goods and toys, marine products, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, auto parts and engines, and organic chemicals.

India, UK sign free trade deal as PM Modi meets British counterpart Starmer: 10 points

July 24, 2025 5:04 pm

India-UK free trade deal: The FTA is expected to benefit 99 per cent Indian exports from tariff

Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK in September

July 14, 2025 8:57 am

Trump, who is a big supporter of the royal family, particularly of the monarch, will be accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump during the three-day visit, the palace confirmed.

Keir Starmer’s Labour’s lost — it could do with a shot of boldness

July 08, 2025 5:47 pm

As a disgruntled Jeremy Corbyn-aligned faction on the left forms a new party, adding to the ruling party’s woes, the UK PM needs to embrace a more radical transformation to tackle Britain’s structural weaknesses

‘We care about family’: Starmer says personal bond with Trump helped secure UK trade deal

July 05, 2025 9:12 pm

The prime minister said his personal relationship with Trump had helped him reach a deal that eased concerns in British industries.

Why UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves broke down in Parliament and what it means for PM Keir Starmer

July 03, 2025 8:22 pm

In the aftermath, Keir Starmer backed Reeves, telling BBC Radio 4 she was doing “an excellent job” and would remain in her position “for a very long time to come.”

Trackers under skin, robot prison wardens: In UK, vision for justice takes 'dystopian' turn

July 01, 2025 10:37 pm

UK prison technology: The UK’s Labour government is battling a shortage of both the space to hold prisoners and officials to oversee them.

Russia denies role in arson attacks linked to UK PM Keir Starmer

May 26, 2025 9:59 pm

Three men with links to Ukraine have been charged in connection with the fires.

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