Keir Starmer
United Kingdom
Labour
member of the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom
government
Sir Keir Rodney Starmer is a British politician and lawyer who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024 and as Leader of the Labour Party since 2020. He served as Leader of the Opposition from 2020 to 2024. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015, and was Director of Public Prosecutions from 2008 to 2013.
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Jun 18, 2026
Lean Left
Starmer warned at the G7 that Russia is exploiting the UK's far-right, after his own home was targeted in an arson attack.
Labour supporters see Starmer's strong stance on national security and countering extremism as a key leadership strength, but the arson attack also raises concerns about personal safety and far-right threats.
Jun 18, 2026
Far Left
Starmer's future as prime minister hangs on the Makerfield byelection result, with Andy Burnham poised to challenge him.
From the left, Starmer is seen as a centrist who has betrayed Labour's green and social justice pledges, and a Burnham victory could finally force him out.
Jun 17, 2026
Far Right
He faces a leadership challenge from Andy Burnham in the upcoming by-election.
Reform UK views Starmer as a weak, out-of-touch leader who has failed to control borders or ease the cost of living.
Jun 17, 2026
Lean Right
Prime Minister defends his government's record after a turbulent first few months marked by unpopular Budget measures and the winter fuel row.
Conservatives criticise Starmer for breaking campaign promises, especially on tax and welfare, and for lacking a clear plan on immigration.
Jun 17, 2026
Center
Starmer's social media ban policy was cited by Jess Phillips as a factor in her resignation.
Lib Dems view Starmer's approach as heavy-handed and a threat to free speech, contrasting with their commitment to balanced online regulation.
Jun 17, 2026
Lean Left
Announced a £1.3bn investment from French and Indian firms and is the target of an X-rated chant by England fans at the World Cup.
Labour sees the investment as a major win for green jobs and international credibility, but the chant controversy reflects disrespect from some fans.
Jun 15, 2026
Lean Right
Starmer faced backlash for watering down key Labour pledges on tax and immigration.
Conservatives see him as untrustworthy and weak on border control and fiscal discipline.
Jun 15, 2026
Center
Starmer announced a ban on social media for under-16s and faced a plot to torch his former properties.
Pragmatists support the ban as a practical parental-control measure but are wary of enforcement challenges and potential tech industry backlash.
Jun 15, 2026
Center
Starmer announced a UK ban on social media for under-16s, citing mental health concerns.
Renaissance prefers targeted regulation over outright bans, viewing this as overly paternalistic and hard to enforce.
Jun 15, 2026
Lean Left
Britain will introduce legislation to ban under-16s on social media, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube.
Liberals see his plan as a progressive model for Canada to protect youth from online harm.