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Updated: May 13, 25
Published: May 13, 25
The Prime Minister spoke to the Taoiseach Micheál Martin this morning. 
Updated: May 12, 25
Published: May 12, 25
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, this evening.
Updated: May 12, 25
Published: May 12, 25
The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson to Downing Street this afternoon. 
Updated: May 12, 25
Published: May 12, 25
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks at a press conference on the Immigration White Paper.
Updated: May 11, 25
Published: May 11, 25
The Prime Minister will today announce an end to Britain’s failed experiment in open borders that saw migration soar to one million a year by ensuring people coming here earn the right to stay in the country.
Updated: May 10, 25
Published: May 10, 25
The Prime Minister's remarks at today's press conference in Kyiv.
Updated: May 9, 25
Published: May 9, 25
The Prime Minister met Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway this afternoon onboard a Norwegian coastguard vessel.
Updated: May 9, 25
Published: May 8, 25
Russia’s shadow fleet will be hit with the largest ever sanctions package today, ramping up pressure on Putin and protecting UK and European critical national infrastructure.
Updated: May 8, 25
Published: May 8, 25
Prime Minister’s remarks that he delivered at Jaguar Land Rover today (Thursday 8 May) on the UK agreeing a landmark economic deal with the United States.
Updated: May 8, 25
Published: May 7, 25
Today the UK and US has agreed a landmark economic deal which will save thousands of jobs for British carmakers and steel industry
Updated: May 9, 25
Published: May 7, 25
Prime Minister’s speech at the London Defence Conference this morning.
Updated: May 7, 25
Published: May 7, 25
As the nation marks VE Day, remembering the triumph of our values and the sacrifices made to secure them eight decades ago, the Prime Minister will share his vision for working people, once again, to feel the benefit of Britain stepping up.
Updated: May 6, 25
Published: May 6, 25
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi today.
Updated: May 5, 25
Published: May 5, 25
The Prime Minister spoke to France’s President Emmanuel Macron this evening.
Updated: Apr 9, 25
Published: Mar 20, 25
Barrow is a blueprint for how defence spending can boost communities up and down the country, the Prime Minister will say while on a visit to the town today.
Updated: May 4, 25
Published: May 4, 25
An open letter from Prime Minister Keir Starmer to veterans ahead of VE Day celebrations.
Updated: May 2, 25
Published: May 2, 25
Hundreds of highly skilled jobs are being supported by the RAF’s new cutting-edge UK made drones.
Updated: May 4, 25
Published: May 4, 25
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese.
Updated: Apr 28, 25
Published: Apr 27, 25
The Prime Minister met with the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, Mohammad Mustafa this afternoon in Downing Street.
Updated: Apr 28, 25
Published: Apr 27, 25
Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary host Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, demonstrating the UK's steadfast support for the Palestinian Authority.
Updated: Apr 29, 25
Published: Apr 27, 25
Reform of NHS App stops 1.5 million hospital appointments being missed, with 87% of hospitals now offering services through NHS App.
Updated: Apr 26, 25
Published: Apr 26, 25
The Prime Minister met President Zelenskyy in Rome.
Updated: Apr 25, 25
Published: Apr 25, 25
The Prime Minister met the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Downing Street.
Updated: Apr 25, 25
Published: Apr 25, 25
The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, this morning.
Updated: Apr 24, 25
Published: Apr 23, 25
Thousands of jobs created as major carbon capture and storage network is ready for construction – boosting energy security and the government's Plan for Change.
Updated: Apr 24, 25
Published: Apr 24, 25
Thousands of school children across the UK and Ukraine have applied to take part in a landmark 100 Year Partnership programme between the two countries.
Updated: Apr 24, 25
Published: Apr 23, 25
Prime Minister brings forward £300 million for Great British Energy to invest in offshore wind supply chains ahead of the Future of Energy Security summit.
Updated: Apr 23, 25
Published: Apr 23, 25
This Joint Statement follows the meeting of the United Kingdom and New Zealand Prime Ministers in London on 22 April 2025.
Updated: Apr 23, 25
Published: Apr 23, 25
Prime Minister’s remarks from the St. George’s Day reception in Downing Street.
Updated: Apr 22, 25
Published: Apr 22, 25
The Prime Minister hosted New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Downing Street today.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Mar 23, 25
The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister Dick Schoof of the Netherlands this afternoon.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Mar 23, 25
The Plan for Change is tackling the pothole plague, building vital roads and ensuring every penny is delivering results for the taxpayer.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Mar 22, 25
The Prime Minister spoke to His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan this morning.
Updated: Mar 20, 25
Published: Feb 27, 25
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's opening remarks at the White House press conference.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Feb 26, 25
The Prime Minister will be focused on delivering prosperity and security for the British people, when he meets President Trump today (Thursday 27 February) in Washington D.C.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Feb 25, 25
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, this afternoon.
Updated: Mar 20, 25
Published: Feb 25, 25
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's press statement on increasing defence spending.
Updated: Mar 20, 25
Published: Feb 25, 25
The Prime Minister’s Oral Statement to the House of Commons.
Updated: Apr 9, 25
Published: Feb 25, 25
The Prime Minister has today (Tuesday 25 February) set out his commitment to increase spending on defence to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027.
Updated: Mar 20, 25
Published: Feb 25, 25
Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke at a 10 Downing Street reception marking three years since Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Updated: Mar 20, 25
Published: Feb 24, 25
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech this morning at a meeting of world leaders to mark three years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Feb 23, 25
The Prime Minister spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte this evening.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Feb 23, 25
The Prime Minister spoke with the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau this evening. 
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Feb 23, 25
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, this afternoon.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Feb 23, 25
Sir Keir Starmer announces £200 million investment to propel long term future for Grangemouth
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Feb 22, 25
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Finland Alexander Stubb this afternoon.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Feb 22, 25
The Prime Minister spoke to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen this morning.
Updated: Mar 24, 25
Published: Feb 22, 25
The Prime Minister spoke with President Zelenskyy this morning.
Updated: Apr 21, 25
Published: Apr 21, 25
Thousands of children to attend free breakfast clubs across the country today, as government delivers its manifesto commitment and promise to working families
Updated: Apr 18, 25
Published: Apr 18, 25
Pub goers will be able to raise a toast to veterans for an extra two hours to celebrate next month’s historic 80th anniversary of VE day. 
Updated: Apr 18, 25
Published: Apr 18, 25
Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to the President of the United States Donald Trump.

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Minister for the Civil Service
Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister on 5 July 2024.   Education Keir attended Reigate Grammar School, before studying Law at the University of Leeds. He went on to do postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford, receiving a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) degree. Political Career Keir was elected a Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras in May 2015. He was elected leader of the Labour Party in April 2020. Career before politics Keir qualified as a barrister in 1987 working in private practice before working as a legal advisor to the Northern Ireland Policing Board. He was appointed Queen’s Counsel (QC) in 2002. In 2008, Keir was appointed Director of Public Prosecutions, leading the Crown Prosecution Service until 2013. He received a knighthood in 2014 for services to criminal justice. Personal Life Keir is married and has two children.
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