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.

30,000 Migrants Reach UK Since Labour Took Power: Numbers Soar After Scrapping Rwanda Scheme

Since Labour came to power, over 30,000 small boat migrants have reached Britain, with an average of 29,884 arrivals up to Thursday and scores more arriving on Friday. The number of crossings has increased by 28% compared to a similar period when the Tories were in power. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s government has overseen this surge, which is attributed partly to his scrapping of the Conservative's Rwanda asylum scheme.

PM Backed 'Catastrophic' Plan to Show Violent Netflix Series in Schools: Victim Support Warns

A victim support organization has warned that making the Netflix series "Showing Adolescence" available in schools could be "catastrophic", potentially encouraging children to seek out violent content online and become radicalized. The show depicts the story of a 13-year-old who kills his classmate after becoming involved with the "incel" culture, and its creators met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer before he backed making it available in schools.

Starmer Meets Creators of Online Platform 'Free' for Schools to Boost Student Wellbeing

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

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.

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