Sir Keir Starmer
Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer
Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer, born on September 2, 1962, in London, is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party. Raised in Surrey, he attended Reigate Grammar School and later earned a first-class law degree from the University of Leeds, followed by postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford.
Starmer Meets Creators of Online Platform 'Free' for Schools to Boost Student Wellbeing
- Tuesday, 01 April 2025
Keir Starmer met with the creators of a new online platform that aims to make adolescence "free" for schools. The platform, which remains unnamed, will provide a safe space for students to share their experiences and connect with peers who have gone through similar struggles. The meeting aimed to discuss how the platform can be integrated into the education system to support student well-being and mental health.
Labour Leaders' Luxury: Starmer and Reeves Dodge Energy Hikes with 'Cap' on Downing Street Bills
- Tuesday, 01 April 2025

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, the PM and Chancellor, respectively, are exempt from some of the April bill hikes due to the "cap" on bills at their Downing Street flats. They only pay 10% of their ministerial salaries (£3,000) towards utilities and expenses, which won't increase. Additionally, they benefit from low council tax rates in Westminster, with a Band H charge of £2,034 for their residences, compared to over £5,000 in Rutland.
Trump Gives Green Light to UK's £9bn Chagos Islands Handover to Mauritius
- Tuesday, 01 April 2025

Donald Trump has approved the UK's plan to "surrender" the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, paving the way for a £9 billion deal. The islands are home to the Diego Garcia airbase used by the US, and senior Republicans had questioned the decision. However, after Sir Keir Starmer met with Trump at the White House, the President recognized the strength of the deal, indicating that all talks will now be between the UK and Mauritius governments to finalize the handover.
Trump and Starmer Agree on 'Productive Negotiations' Ahead of US Tariff Deadline
- Monday, 31 March 2025

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump had a phone call discussing an economic deal between the UK and US, which will "continue at pace". The conversation came ahead of a deadline on US tariffs, with British negotiators seeking to exempt the UK from Trump's 25% levy on car imports.