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Keir Starmer: A Profile of the New British Prime Minister
Early Life and Education
Sir Keir Rodney Starmer was born on 2 September 1962. Starmer graduated from the University of Oxford before pursuing a career as a barrister.
Political Career
Sir Keir's political career began in 2015 when he was elected Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras. He was appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Brexit by Jeremy Corbyn in 2016.
Starmer became Leader of the Labour Party in 2020. In 2023, Starmer led the Labour Party to victory in the general election, becoming Prime Minister.
Pledges and Policies
Starmer has set out a number of pledges and policies for his government:
- To create a fairer society
- To invest in public services
- To tackle the climate crisis
Fairer Society
Starmer has pledged to create a fairer society by:
- Investing in education
- Tackling inequality
- Improving workers' rights
Public Services
Starmer has pledged to invest in public services by:
- Increasing funding for the NHS
- Improving schools
- Making housing more affordable
Climate Crisis
Starmer has pledged to tackle the climate crisis by:
- Investing in renewable energy
- Improving energy efficiency
- Planting trees
Personal Life
Sir Keir is married and has two children. He is a keen football fan and enjoys reading and music.
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