Keir 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 a Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015. Ideologically, he identifies as a socialist and has been described as being on the soft left within the Labour Party.
Named after Labour Party founder Keir Hardie, Starmer was born in London and raised in Surrey where he attended the state Reigate Grammar School, which became an independent school while he was a student. He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Leeds in 1985 and a postgraduate Bachelor of Civil Law from St Edmund Hall at the University of Oxford in 1986.
Keir Starmer Age and Birthday
Keir is 58 years old as of 2020, he was born on September 2 1962 in Southwalk, London, England. He celebrates his birthday on September 2nd every year.
Keir Starmer Height and Weight
Keir stands at a height of 5 feet and 8 inches ( 1.72 meters) and also weighs 73 kgs.
Keir Starmer Parents
His parents were very fond of donkeys, running a small sanctuary for threatened animals in a seven-acre field, which he bought for them in 1996, behind their home near Oxted. He is a vegetarian, believing that “it’s better for yourself and for the environment”.
Keir Starmer Wife and Kids
Keir’s wife is known as Victoria Starmer. The couple tied the knot back in 2007 and together are blessed with two children. Victoria was previously a solicitor but now works in NHS occupational health. The couple’s son and daughter are being brought up in the Jewish faith of their mother and the family attend shabbat dinners.
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Keir Starmer Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Sir Keir Rodney Starmer
- Popular As: Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition since 2020
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Politician
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Keir Starmer Net Worth
Keir’s net worth is estimated to be between $5 million and $10 million dollars. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a politician. Through his various sources of income, Keir has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.