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.
Labour Councillor Quits Over 'Rat Tax' Fees in Birmingham
- Wednesday, 09 April 2025
Birmingham Labour councillor Sam Forsyth quit the party over the city council's £24.60 pest control fees, known as "rat tax", which were introduced to help offset its financial crisis. Forsyth had opposed the charge, saying it was unfair to residents and particularly vulnerable people who need reliable rubbish collection. She voted against last year's budget and spoke out earlier this year against the charge, stating that nobody wants to see the city overrun with rats.
