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Keir Starmer

British politician, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Keir Rodney Starmer was born on 2 September 1962 in London to a nurse and a toolmaker. He earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Leeds and a Bachelor of Civil Law degree from St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford. In 1987, he was called to the bar and began a career in human rights law. He was knighted in 2014. From 2008 to 2013, he headed the Crown Prosecution Service. In 2015, he was elected to the House of Commons. From 2016, he served as shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union in the Labour Party's shadow cabinet under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn. In 2020, he became leader of the Labour Party. On 5 July 2024, following the Labour Party's convincing election victory, he became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. On 22 June 2026, he announced his resignation due to domestic political difficulties, having served in office for less than two years.
2015
Elected as a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party
2020
Became leader of the Labour Party of the United Kingdom
2024
Assumed the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
2026
Resigned as Prime Minister
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Police: Driver who drove into Liverpool football club fans acted alone - incident not being treated as terror attack

In Liverpool, a 53-year-old man drove into a crowd of fans, injuring more than 45 people, including children. Police say it was not a terrorist attack, the driver acted alone.

News of the World • May 27, 07:08 AM • 3196 views
Raid on Liverpool fans: police detain 53-year-old Briton

After the incident in Liverpool, where a car crashed into a crowd of celebrating fans, a 53-year-old British man has been detained. The police are investigating the causes of the incident, witnesses report horrific scenes.

News of the World • May 26, 07:29 PM • 4043 views
In Britain, a car drove into a crowd of Liverpool football fans, there is a detainee.

In Liverpool, a car ran into pedestrians celebrating a football club victory. Police have detained the driver, the Prime Minister is aware of the incident.

Crimes and emergencies • May 26, 06:45 PM • 4213 views
Great Britain and the EU have entered a "tense struggle" for a defense agreement - Politico

The United Kingdom and the EU are trying to agree on the terms of a defense agreement, despite disagreements over financial contributions and access to the EU defense fund. The security of Europe is at stake.

Politics • May 26, 06:26 PM • 22147 views
Zelenskyy will urgently visit Berlin to discuss Ukraine-Russia negotiations with Merz - Spiegel

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Berlin to discuss future technical negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Friedrich Merz plans to inform about the new package of EU sanctions against Russia.

Politics • May 26, 12:41 PM • 3312 views
Britain is investigating whether Russia is involved in the arson of Starmer's property - FT

Investigators are exploring Russia's possible role in the arson attacks linked to the British Prime Minister. An investigation is underway to determine whether there is a Russian trace in these incidents.

Crimes and emergencies • May 24, 10:49 AM • 5030 views
Negotiations between Ukraine and the Russia: WSJ learns that they may continue in the Vatican in mid-June

Donald Trump has announced his desire for the continuation of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in the Vatican. The negotiations are expected to begin in mid-June.

Politics • May 22, 06:15 AM • 3941 views
Arson of Keir Starmer's property: another Ukrainian appears in court in Britain

In Britain, Ukrainian Petro Pochinok appeared in court for alleged involvement in the arson of the property of the head of the British government, Keir Starmer. He is the second Ukrainian charged in this case.

Crimes and emergencies • May 21, 01:30 PM • 3403 views
Starmer said that the "hat-trick of deals" with India, the US and the EU is returning Britain to the world stage

The British Prime Minister announced the agreements concluded by Britain with the EU, India and the USA, which will save jobs and save money. He emphasized that Britain has restored its influence on the world stage.

Economy • May 20, 03:27 PM • 3807 views
A fire broke out in an infectious diseases hospital in Kryvyi Rih: a man died

A fire broke out in a hospital in the Metalurhiynyi district of Kryvyi Rih. During the fire extinguishing, rescuers found the body of a 39-year-old man in the corridor of the diagnostic department.

Society • May 20, 10:44 AM • 3174 views
British police have arrested a third man suspected of arson at Prime Minister Starmer's house

British police have detained a third man in the case of arson at the home of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Previously, a 21-year-old Ukrainian and a 26-year-old man were also arrested.

Crimes and emergencies • May 19, 05:04 PM • 8077 views
Vance on negotiations for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine: "at a dead end"

US Vice President Vance said that negotiations on Ukraine have reached a dead end and suggested that the US may withdraw from them. Trump plans talks with Putin and Zelensky.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 01:57 PM • 25696 views
Security, fisheries and energy: EU and Britain sign first major post-Brexit cooperation agreement

The EU and Britain have signed an agreement on cooperation in security, fisheries and energy. The agreement provides for the extension of fishing rights for EU fleets in British waters until 2038.

News of the World • May 19, 12:31 PM • 2590 views
Britain and the EU have agreed to reset relations after Brexit

Britain and the EU have agreed to reset relations after Brexit. London will open fishing waters to EU vessels for 12 years, and British exports will benefit.

Politics • May 19, 09:21 AM • 3139 views
Putin must prove that he really wants peace and accept a 30-day ceasefire - Macron

Emmanuel Macron called on Vladimir Putin to accept Donald Trump's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The leaders of the countries discussed this issue on the eve of Trump's conversation with Putin.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 06:12 AM • 5400 views
Putin is going to negotiate with Trump confident in his advantage, Western assessments differ from his confidence in prospects of Russia on battlefield - Bloomberg

Putin believes in the offensive until the end of the year and will not make concessions to Trump. Europe is trying to convince Trump not to make a deal on terms unfavorable to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 05:58 AM • 3767 views
Macron and Meloni quarreled over Ukraine, Merz is trying to settle the dispute - FT

The German Chancellor is trying to reconcile Italy and France over Meloni's exclusion from the meeting on Ukraine. Macron accused her of spreading false information.

Politics • May 19, 03:27 AM • 53147 views
Starmer spoke with US and EU leaders ahead of Trump's conversation with Putin: details

British Prime Minister discussed the war in Ukraine with the leaders of the USA, Italy, France and Germany. The discussion focused on a ceasefire and sanctions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to negotiate.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 01:14 AM • 5644 views
Britain prepares deal with EU to simplify trade and travel

Keir Starmer is planning a meeting with EU leaders to reset relations and reach an agreement that will make trade easier for British manufacturers and improve the situation with bills for families.

Economy • May 18, 01:05 AM • 13124 views
Zelenskyy has no "trump cards": Trump hopes that a peace agreement will be concluded after his meeting with Putin

The US President stated that he will likely plan a meeting with Putin, after which a peace agreement will be concluded. However, if there are no results at the negotiations in Turkey, Trump did not rule out the imposition of sanctions.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 02:23 AM • 8772 views
"We are very disappointed" - German Chancellor Merz on negotiations in Istanbul

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed disappointment over Russia's lost opportunity to start ceasefire negotiations. During the talks, Russia made unacceptable demands and threatened to seize new territories.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 10:05 PM • 6156 views
Starmer vowed to eradicate care worker visa fraud in Britain

The British Prime Minister has declared his determination to combat fraud in the оформленні документів for migrants working in the care sector. The investigation revealed large-scale abuses and visa forgeries.

News of the World • May 16, 04:44 PM • 3592 views
Meeting in Istanbul: How European leaders reacted to the results of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia

Negotiations in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a ceasefire due to unrealistic conditions set by the Russians. European leaders are coordinating actions and condemning Moscow's position.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 03:59 PM • 454297 views
Starmer: Europe discussed the developments at today's talks with Trump, Russia's position is unacceptable

Keir Starmer said European leaders have spoken to Trump about talks between Russia and Ukraine. They are coordinating a response because of Russia's unacceptable position.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 02:37 PM • 5445 views
Ukrainian man suspected of arson attack on Starmer's home appears in court - Reuters

Roman Lavrinovich, 21, is charged with arson endangering life. He is charged with three counts relating to Keir Starmer's property.

Crimes and emergencies • May 16, 11:26 AM • 6384 views
Starmer: Putin is buying time - allies must respond with unity and sanctions

The British Prime Minister stated that Putin's behavior indicates his disinterest in peace. Allies will continue to work on a ceasefire and new sanctions against Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 09:52 AM • 2855 views
European leaders want to "turn screws" on Putin with sanctions after his no-show in Turkey, to be discussed at the summit with Zelenskyy - Politico

European supporters of Ukraine are preparing for increased sanctions against Vladimir Putin due to his refusal to participate in negotiations regarding Ukraine in Turkey.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 05:59 AM • 6241 views
A 21-year-old Ukrainian is suspected of setting fire to Keir Starmer's house in Britain

In Great Britain, on May 13, a 21-year-old citizen of Ukraine was detained, who is accused of trying to set fire to two houses of the country's prime minister, Keir Starmer, and a car. This was reported by the London police.

Crimes and emergencies • May 15, 08:52 PM • 5319 views
Allies must put pressure on Putin because of the uncertainty of negotiations in Istanbul - British Defense Minister

John Healey called on allies to increase pressure on Putin for real negotiations. He stated that the Russian leader can end the war immediately.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 04:26 PM • 3717 views
While Russia rejects the ceasefire proposal, the US offers to resume the work of the Russia-NATO Council

The US has proposed resuming talks within the Russia-NATO Council after Moscow rejected a ceasefire proposal. The NATO-Russia Forum was terminated after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Politics • May 15, 01:00 PM • 3592 views