Keir Starmer

Leader of the British Labour Party, MP for Holborn and St Pancras

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Sir Keir Rodney Starmer is a British politician and former lawyer who has served as Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition since 2020. He has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015. Ideologically, Starmer identifies as a socialist and has been described as being on the soft left within the Labour Party.

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Sir Keir Starmer urges Boris Johnson to rule out Budget tax rises Boris Johnson has sidestepped calls from Labour to rule out tax rises for families and businesses in next week’s Budget. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:58Published 4 days ago

PM and Starmer in first PMQs since roadmap announcement Boris Johnson and Sir Keir Starmer faced each other across the despatch box at PMQs on Wednesday. The Labour leader challenged the prime minister on financial support for people who are required to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:31Published 4 days ago

Sir Keir Starmer urges Government to back British farming Labour’s history owes as much to the countryside as it does to the city, leader Sir Keir Starmer has told farmers as he promises to bring the party closer to rural communities.The Labour leader.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:16Published 5 days ago

Starmer: I want PM to learn lessons of last two lockdowns Sir Keir Starmer said he will be looking for a cautious approach from Boris Johnson when he sets out his road map on Monday."I want the Prime Minister to learn the lessons of the last two lockdowns,”.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:22Published 6 days ago

Labour calls for Britain to seize the moment with Budget Sir Keir Starmer says Britain needs to "seize the moment" and address the inequalities in society at the next this Budget. The Labour leader said that if PM, he would create a British recovery bond to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:24Published 1 week ago

Starmer visits Heathrow ahead of new border arrangements Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visited Heathrow Airport to see the preparations for the new border arrangements that are starting on Monday. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:58Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer calls on Government to widen 'red list' travel countries Sir Keir Starmer speaks after visiting Hearhrow Terminal 2’s Covid testing facility, amid calls from the Labour leader to increase the red flag countries to protect the UK from the South African.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:38Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer: All UK arrivals should face hotel quarantine Sir Keir Starmer, who visited Heathrow Airport to see the preparations for the new border arrangements that are starting on Monday, warned that the Government's measures did not go far enough. The.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:58Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer: 10-year sentence for travel liars an 'empty threat' Sir Keir Starmer has described the government's plans to hand 10-year prison sentences to travellers who try to evade coronavirus quarantine rules as an "empty threat". The Labour leader and former.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:44Published 2 weeks ago

PM accuses Labour leader of 'Bandwagoneering' at PMQs Boris Johnson has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "bandwagoneering" after the Labour leader criticised the prime minister for "failing" British businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Johnson also.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:42Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer plays down Labour's polling woes Sir Keir Starmer has defended his leadership of the Labour Party as polls suggest he is struggling to overhaul support for the Conservatives during the coronavirus pandemic.He acknowledged the party.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer defends his leadership of Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer has defended his leadership of the Labour Party as polls suggest he is struggling to overturn support for the Conservatives during the pandemic. Visiting a pub in Thurrock, Sir Keir.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:22Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer plays down reports of ‘heated’ post-PMQs row with Johnson Sir Keir Starmer has sought to play down an incident after Prime Minister’s Questions in which he reportedly had a “heated” confrontation with Boris Johnson.The Labour Party leader said.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:39Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer plays down reports of 'heated' row with PM Sir Keir Starmer has played down reports of a confrontation with Boris Johnson following Wednesday's Prime Minister's Questions. The Labour leader was forced to apologise for denying having previously.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer faces questions after denying past Brexit remarks put to him by PM Boris Johnson has claimed Britain’s Covid-19 vaccine programme would still be at the “starting blocks” under Sir Keir Starmer, as the pair clashed in the House of Commons.The Prime Minister said.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:29Published on February 3, 2021

Starmer: 'Our schools are shut, but our borders are open' Sir Keir Starmer has asked Prime Minister Boris Johnson why mandatory quarantine is not being enforced for more countries and non-direct flights. The Labour leader questioned why the Prime Minister.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:01Published on February 3, 2021

Moment Keir Starmer accuses Boris John son of lying over COVID vaccines Credit: Parliament Live TV Credit: Yahoo News Duration: 01:08Published on February 3, 2021

Keir Starmer pays tribute to 'hero' Capt Sir Tom Moore Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore, describing the fund raising veteran as a "real British hero". The Labour leader said "above all else he was an inspiration - and we've lost a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:40Published on February 2, 2021

Starmer meets victims of cladding scandal Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has met with victims of the cladding scandal in South East London. Labour are urging the government to create a national task force on cladding to establish the extent of.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:08Published on February 1, 2021

Labour call for cladding taskforce amid crisis Labour are calling on the government to establish a national taskforce to get a grip on the cladding crisis. Three-and-a-half years on from the Grenfell Tower fire there is still "Grenfell-style.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:45Published on February 1, 2021

Sir Keir Starmer backs Prime Minister's 'perfectly legitimate' Scotland trip Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has backed the Prime Minister's trip toScotland despite criticism of the visit from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published on January 28, 2021

Labour leader questions Prime Minister over UK Covid-19 death rate Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer asks Prime Minister Boris Johnson why the UKhad one of the highest death rates in the world after the UK's death toll fromthe virus reached 100,000. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:50Published on January 27, 2021

Starmer calls for teacher vaccinations over half-term Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the February half-term should be used to vaccinate teachers and school workers. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:27Published on January 27, 2021

PMQs: PM and Starmer’s opening exchanges Boris Johnson tells the Commons that he mourns “every death” that has occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic, after the UK passed 100,000 Covid deaths on Tuesday. Report by Jonesia. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 04:08Published on January 27, 2021

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Labour calls for all schools in England to reopen on 8 March and for a 'debt charter' Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he would like to see all children back at school from next month, but admits that things will need to move forward "carefully". Sky News - Published 1 week ago
'We can't return to business as usual': Starmer sets out post-COVID vision Sir Keir Starmer has set out his vision for a post-coronavirus Britain, declaring: "We can't return to business as usual." Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Next month's budget is a 'fork in the road' for the UK, Sir Keir Starmer warns Next month's budget is a "fork in the road" for the UK and should be treated as an almost post-war moment to forge a "new partnership" between business and government, according to Labour leader Sir.. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

'Angry altercation' claims between Johnson and Starmer played down by allies Claims that Sir Keir Starmer and Boris Johnson had an "angry altercation" over COVID-19 vaccines in private after Prime Minister's Questions have been played down by allies of both party leaders. Sky News - Published on February 3, 2021
Starmer self-isolating for third time after contact tests positive Sir Keir Starmer is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. Sky News - Published on January 25, 2021
Starmer challenges PM to ensure UK is first country to vaccinate its population Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will challenge the government to ensure the UK is the first country to vaccinate its population against coronavirus. Sky News - Published on January 5, 2021

National lockdown must be imposed within 24 hours, says Labour leader The government must impose a national lockdown within 24 hours, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said. Sky News - Published on January 3, 2021
UK's Labour says will hold government to promise of EU deal by year-end Britain's opposition Labour Party will hold Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government to its promise of securing a free trade deal with the European Union by the end of the year, the spokesman for its.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
British opposition leader Starmer takes a knee in support of Black Lives Matter British opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer was photographed taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
UK opposition leader calls for inquiry into PM's adviser over lockdown drive Britain's most senior civil servant should launch an urgent inquiry into the actions of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior adviser Dominic Cummings over a journey made during lockdown, the.. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020

UK Labour leader Starmer says PM's statement raises questions British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer said on Sunday Prime Minister Boris Johnson's statement on easing a lockdown to tackle the spread of the novel coronavirus raised more questions than it.. Reuters - Published on May 10, 2020
Labour opposition will support any lockdown extension, says UK's Starmer Britain's opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer said on Monday he would support any extension of social distancing measures, calling for a "national consensus" on the next phase of the country's.. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020
UK's Labour party leader Keir Starmer says Kashmir bilateral issue between India and Pakistan United Kingdom's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has pitched a strong relationship with India. DNA - Published on April 30, 2020	UK Labour's Starmer to question PM in coronavirus strategy call British opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer will question Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his strategy to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, including on testing and support for social care, in a.. Reuters - Published on April 29, 2020
UK death toll 27,241, opposition Labour leader Starmer says The United Kingdom's COVID-19 death toll is probably higher than 27,241 making it one of the worst-hit countries in Europe, opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said on Wednesday as he.. Reuters - Published on April 29, 2020	UK PM Johnson to meet Labour leader, parties to build coronavirus consensus British Prime Minister Boris Johnson with meet the leader of the opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, this week and other party leaders next week, his spokesman said on Monday, part of efforts to.. Reuters - Published on April 27, 2020
First fix mistakes, but government must be held accountable on coronavirus: UK Labour British ministers must be held accountable for the mistakes they have made in fighting the coronavirus outbreak, but the priority must be for them to fix pressing concerns now, a spokesman for Labour.. Reuters - Published on April 22, 2020	UK was too slow to act on COVID-19 initially, opposition Labour leader says Britain was initially too slow to respond to the novel coronavirus outbreak and did not learn quickly enough from other countries, opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on April 15, 2020
UK must set out plan to exit coronavirus lockdown, Labour Party says The British government must publish its exit strategy from the stringent lockdown that was imposed to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer said on.. Reuters - Published on April 15, 2020	Britain's Labour turns page on socialism with Starmer as new leader Keir Starmer was elected as the leader of Britain's main opposition Labour Party on Saturday, pledging to bring an end to years of bitter infighting and to work with the government to contain the.. Reuters - Published on April 4, 2020
Hoping to defuse rows, Britain's Labour elects new leader Britain's Labour Party will elect a new leader on Saturday, with Brexit policy chief Keir Starmer the frontrunner to take over a deeply divided party that, under veteran socialist Jeremy Corbyn,.. Reuters - Published on April 3, 2020	Starmer launches UK Labour leadership bid with call to end factionalism Keir Starmer, the frontrunner in the race to lead Britain's main opposition Labour Party, has pledged to end feuding within its ranks and take the fight to Prime Minister Boris Johnson if he wins the.. Reuters - Published on January 11, 2020
UK election result 'blew away' argument for second Brexit vote: Labour's Starmer Britain's December election "blew away" the argument for a second Brexit referendum and the country must move on from its divide over whether or not to leave the European Union, the frontrunner to lead.. Reuters - Published on January 5, 2020	Starmer launches bid for leadership of UK's Labour Party Keir Starmer, a former senior public prosecutor, launched his bid to replace Jeremy Corbyn as the leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party on Saturday with a defense of his efforts to stand up for.. Reuters - Published on January 4, 2020
UK Labour Party Brexit spokesman Starmer ahead in leadership race-poll Keir Starmer, Brexit spokesman for Britain's opposition Labour Party, has emerged as the early front runner in the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as leader, according to a poll of members. Reuters - Published on January 2, 2020	Keir Starmer 'seriously considering' running for UK Labour leadership: Guardian British Labour Party's Keir Starmer is "seriously considering" running to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as the party's leader, the Guardian reported http://bit.ly/2M8B1cS on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on December 17, 2019
We don't trust PM Johnson on October 15 election date: UK opposition Brexit spokesman Britain's main opposition Labour Party does not trust Prime Minister Boris Johnson's proposal to hold an election on Oct. 15, before the country is due to leave the European Union, its Brexit spokesman.. Reuters - Published on September 4, 2019	UK lawmakers against no-deal Brexit to bring forward legislation British lawmakers opposed to no-deal Brexit will attempt to pass a law this week to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson allowing Britain to crash out of the European Union on Oct. 31, the opposition.. Reuters - Published on September 1, 2019
UK's Labour will focus on preventing no-deal Brexit: Starmer Britain's opposition Labour Party will focus on bringing forward legislation this week to stop the country leaving the European Union without a deal, the party's Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer said on.. Reuters - Published on September 1, 2019