Sir Keir Rodney Starmer, born on September 2, 1962, in London, England, is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, having assumed office on July 5, 2024. He has been the Leader of the Labour Party since 2020 and the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015.
Early Life and Education
Starmer was raised in Oxted, Surrey, and attended Reigate Grammar School. He pursued law at the University of Leeds, followed by postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford, where he earned a Bachelor of Civil Law degree.
Legal Career
Before entering politics, Starmer had a distinguished legal career as a barrister, specializing in human rights law. He served as the Director of Public Prosecutions and Head of the Crown Prosecution Service from 2008 to 2013.
Political Career
Elected as an MP in 2015, Starmer became the Leader of the Labour Party in April 2020. Under his leadership, the Labour Party won a landslide victory in the July 4, 2024, general election, ending fourteen years of Conservative governance.
Premiership
As Prime Minister, Starmer has focused on rebuilding the UK's economy, enhancing public services, and strengthening international alliances. He has emphasized stability and moderation in his governance approach.
For more insight into his vision and priorities, you can watch his first speech as Prime Minister: