Sir Keir Rodney Starmer (/ ˈ k ɪər / ⓘ KEER; born 2 September 1962) is a British politician who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024 and as Leader of the Labour Party since 2020.

Keir Starmer's tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom began on 5 July 2024 when he accepted an invitation from King Charles III to form a government, succeeding Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party. As prime minister, Starmer is serving concurrently as First Lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service, and Minister for the Union.

Jan 23, 2025 · Keir Starmer (born September 2, 1962, London, England) is a British politician and barrister (lawyer) who became leader of the Labour Party in 2020. He has served as a member of Parliament for Holborn and St. Pancras since 2015.

Jul 5, 2024 · Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister on 5 July 2024. Keir attended Reigate Grammar School, before studying Law at the University of Leeds. He went on to do postgraduate studies at the...

Jul 6, 2024 · Sir Keir Starmer is now the nation’s prime minister. Many notable Tories lost their election, including former Prime Minister Liz Truss, leader of the House Penny Mordaunt, who was viewed as...

Jul 5, 2024 · Labour leader Keir Starmer on Friday accepted the request of King Charles III to form a government after his party’s landslide victory. In a ceremony known as the “kissing of hands,” Starmer officially became U.K. prime minister.

Jun 23, 2024 · Starmer, who had led the opinion polls since October 2021, has promised to be the agent of change that Britain wants. During the campaign, he pledged to grow the country’s economy by reforming...

4 days ago · President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain on Sunday about trade, the economy and the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, according to a statement from 10 Downing ...

Jun 27, 2024 · British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is the favorite to win the UK’s July 4 election. His message to voters is that his government would bring much-needed change but who is the Labour leader? (AP video shot by: Kwiyeon Ha/Production by: Theodora Tongas)

Jul 5, 2024 · "We did it," new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a victory rally Friday morning inside the towering Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern art museum in central London. "Change begins...