The 61-year-old human rights lawyer-turned-politician has had a rapid ascent after entering parliament less than a decade ago.
Keir Starmer takes the top job from Rishi Sunak, Britain's fifth consecutive Conservative prime minister.
The 61-year-old has often referenced his modest beginnings as a point of connection with British voters and says his mother's lifelong battle with a severe illness gave him a deep gratitude for the National Health Service . Starmer was knighted in 2014 for his services to criminal justice and was elected to Parliament the following year, serving as immigration minister and Brexit minister for the opposition.
Labour leader Keir Starmer gives a speech as he visits the Vale Inn on June 27, 2024 in Macclesfield, United Kingdom.But he also positioned himself as staunchly pro-business, continuing his years-long charm offensive on traditionally right-leaning voters with plans for "wealth creation" and a National Wealth Fund.
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