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Name | Keir Rodney Starmer |
Date of Birth | September 02, 1962 |
Age | 62 years old |
Place of Birth | Southwark, London, England |
Country | United Kingdom |
Nationality | British |
Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Agnostic (raised children in Jewish faith) |
Sign of Birth | Virgo |
Profession | Politician, Barrister |
Net Worth | - |
Keir Rodney Starmer, a British politician and barrister, is known for his dedication to public service and his unwavering commitment to justice. Starmer has had a distinguished career, marked by his role as the Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition since April 2020.
Family
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Father | Rodney Starmer |
Mother | Josephine (née Baker) Starmer |
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No of Siblings | 3 |
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Wife | Victoria Alexander |
No of Children | 2 |
Son | - |
Daughter | - |
Physical Appearance
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Hair Color | Brown |
Eye Color | Blue |
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Personal Life:
- Married to Victoria Alexander since 2007 and has two children.
- Raised in a family supportive of the Labour Party and named after the party's first parliamentary leader, Keir Hardie.
- Awarded Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) in the 2014 New Year Honours for his services to law and criminal justice.
Education
School | Reigate Grammar School |
College | St Edmund Hall, Oxford |
University | University of Leeds, University of Oxford |
Achievement
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Legal Career:
- Became a barrister in 1987 and was appointed Queen's Counsel (QC) in 2002.
- Served as the Director of Public Prosecutions and Head of the Crown Prosecution Service from 2008 to 2013.
- Known for his work on human rights issues and defending convicts sentenced to the death penalty in several Caribbean countries.
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Political Career:
- Elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras in 2015.
- Appointed Shadow Minister for Immigration in 2015 and later served as Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.
- Elected Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition in 2020, succeeding Jeremy Corbyn.
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Leadership and Policies:
- His leadership has been marked by a move towards the political centre and opposition to various government policies, including the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the September 2022 mini-budget.
- Emphasised eliminating antisemitism within the Labour Party.
- Set out five missions for a Labour government in 2023, focusing on economic growth, health, clean energy, crime, and education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Keir Rodney Starmer?
Currently, Keir Rodney Starmer is 62 years old (Sep 02, 1962).
What is the height of Keir Rodney Starmer?
The height of Keir Rodney Starmer is 1.73 m. (5'8").
What is the name of Keir Rodney Starmer’s Wife?
Keir Rodney Starmer was married to Victoria Alexander.