Who Is Keir Starmer? Age, Biography and Wiki
Born on September 2, 1962, Keir Starmer is currently 62 years old. He is a prominent Labour Party politician who stepped into the role of Prime Minister in 2024. Starmer has garnered attention not only for his political stance but also for his commitment to social justice and human rights. His experience as a former Director of Public Prosecutions has significantly influenced his political career and policies.
| Occupation | Prime Ministers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 2, 1962 |
| Age | 62 Years |
| Birth Place | Southwark, London, England |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | England |
Popularity
Keir Starmer's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Standing at approximately 6 feet (183 cm) tall, Keir Starmer maintains a healthy physique that reflects his active lifestyle. His weight is reported to be around 80 kg (176 lbs). While exact body measurements are not publicly disclosed, he is often noted for his professional appearance, which aligns with his role as a national leader.
"We did it! You campaigned for it, you fought for it, you voted for it and now it has arrived. Change begins now. And it feels good, I have to be honest. Four-and-a-half years of work changing the party. This is what it is for – a changed Labour Party ready to serve our country, ready to restore Britain to the service of working people.
And across our country people will be waking up to the news, relieved that a weight has been lifted, a burden finally removed from the shoulders of this great nation. And now we can look forward.
Walk into the morning, the sunlight of hope, pale at first but getting stronger through the day, shining once again, on a country with the opportunity after 14 years to get its future back. We said we would end the chaos and we will. We said we would turn the page and we have.
Today we start the next chapter, begin the work of change, the mission of national renewal and start to rebuild our country."
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Keir Starmer is married to Victoria Alexander, with whom he shares two children. The couple has been together for several years, and Victoria often supports Starmer in his political endeavors. While there have been minimal public disclosures regarding his personal life, Starmer’s family remains an essential part of his identity.
He was the second of the four children of Josephine (Baker), a nurse, and Rodney Starmer, a toolmaker. His mother developed Still's disease. His mother attended St. John's Anglican Church in nearby Hurst Green, while his father was an atheist. He was nominally "brought up Church of England".
His parents were both Labour Party supporters, and reputedly named him after the party's first parliamentary leader, Keir Hardie, although Starmer did not confirm this when asked in 2015.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Keir Starmer's estimated net worth is around £2 million. His earnings largely come from his political salary as Prime Minister, which is supplemented by his previous roles in law and academia. The role of Prime Minister comes with a reported salary of approximately £160,000 per year, contributing significantly to his overall wealth.
Starmer led Labour to a landslide victory at the 2024 general election, ending fourteen years of Conservative government with the smallest vote share of any majority government since record-keeping began in 1830.
Under Starmer's premiership, the government has ended certain winter fuel payments for around 10 million people, implemented an early-release scheme for thousands of prisoners to decrease prison overcrowding, and settled a number of public sector strikes.
Starmer has announced a Border Security Command to replace the Rwanda asylum plan and a National Violent Disorder Programme in response to the 2024 riots, as well as reforms to workers' rights and an increase to the minimum wage.
In foreign policy, Starmer has supported Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine war and initially supported Israel in the Gaza war, but has since called for a ceasefire and condemned Israel's actions.
Career, Business and Investments
Starmer’s career began in law, where he achieved acclaim as a barrister and later served as the Director of Public Prosecutions. His political journey led him to become the Leader of the Labour Party before ascending to the role of Prime Minister in 2024. Known for his pragmatic approach, Starmer has initiated several reforms in the public sector, focusing on healthcare, education, and climate change. While he does not possess any significant business ventures, his investments focus primarily on ethical funds and community projects aligned with his values.
Starmer's policing work in Northern Ireland influenced him to pursue a political career, and he was elected to the House of Commons at the 2015 general election. He supported the Remain campaign in the 2016 European Union membership referendum and advocated a proposed second referendum on Brexit.
He served in Jeremy Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Brexit Secretary, and following Corbyn's resignation after Labour's defeat at the 2019 general election, Starmer succeeded him by winning the 2020 leadership election.
As Leader of the Opposition he moved Labour towards the political centre and emphasised the elimination of antisemitism within the party, and his party made significant gains in the 2023 and 2024 local elections. Starmer oversaw a significant drop in Labour membership in the years leading up to the 2024 election.
Social Network
Keir Starmer is active on various social media platforms where he engages with the public and shares insights into his political activities. He has a robust presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, using these platforms to promote Labour Party initiatives and interact with his constituents. His social media strategy aims at transparency and open communication.
In 2012, the journalist Nick Cohen published allegations that Starmer was personally responsible for allowing the prosecution of Paul Chambers to proceed, in what became known as the "Twitter joke trial". The CPS denied that Starmer was behind the decision, saying that it was the responsibility of a Crown Court and was out of Starmer's hands.
When Jimmy Savile's sexual abuse crimes were exposed in 2012, Starmer said amid the subsequent scandal that "It was like a dam had bust and people rightfully wanted to know why he had been allowed to get away with it for so long." In 2013 Starmer announced changes to how sexual abuse investigations were to be handled amid Operation Yewtree, includi
ng a panel to review complaints.
Education
Starmer received an excellent education, having attended St. Paul's School. He then went on to study Law at the University of Leeds, followed by earning a Bachelor of Civil Law from Oxford University. His extensive education has underpinned his successful career in law and politics, providing him with a solid foundation for his roles in public service.
Born in Southwark and raised in Surrey, Starmer attended Reigate Grammar School. He was active politically as a teenager, and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Leeds in 1985 and received a postgraduate Bachelor of Civil Law degree from the University of Oxford where he was a student at St Edmund Hall in 1986.
After being called to the Bar, Starmer practised predominantly in criminal defence work, specialising in human rights. He served as a human rights adviser to the Northern Ireland Policing Board, taking silk as a Queen's Counsel in 2002.
During his tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions and Head of the Crown Prosecution Service he dealt with a number of major cases, including the Stephen Lawrence murder case. In the 2014 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) for "services to law and criminal justice".
