Keir Starmer
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Keir Starmer has been leader of the Labour Party since 2020 and is the current Prime Minister of the UK, as of 2024.
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Before pursuing a career in politics, Starmer was a prominent human rights lawyer and served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2008 to 2013.
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As Labour leader, Starmer has focused on rebuilding the party's electoral appeal after the 2019 general election defeat. This is seen through him moving the party away from the Left-Wing approach shown by Corbyn, to a more centre-left stance.
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He has emphasised the need to be pragmatic, aiming to present Labour as the party of competence after years of Tory incompetence.
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Starmer's priorities include improving public services, tackling inequality, supporting economic growth, and addressing climate change.
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As the current Prime Minister, Starmer has faced challenges such as economic pressures, public service demands, and international issues. This has led to him having a unsatisfactory public image, reflected in the low scores he recieves in opinion polls.
