SIR Keir Starmer is a clear favourite to take the Labour party over from Jeremy Corbyn.
Here’s everything we know about the current shadow Brexit secretary.
Who is Keir Starmer?
Kier Starmer is a barrister and politician from London.
The shadow Brexit secretary was a human rights lawyer before becoming an MP, and co-founded Doughty Street Chambers in 1990.
The barrister has worked to eradicate the death penalty in the Caribbean, and Africa, and most recently in Taiwan.
He worked as human rights adviser to the Policing Board in Northern Ireland, monitoring compliance of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) with the Human Rights Act.
In 2008 he was appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and Head of the Crown Prosecution Service for England and Wales.
In 2014 he was awarded a knighthood for “services to law and criminal justice,” although he prefers not to be referred to as “sir”.
Will Keir Starmer replace Jeremy Corbyn?
Ladbrokes place Sir Keir was favourite for the post, offering odds of 1/7.
In September, a recording, published by HuffPost UK, exposes the divisions between Mr Corbyn and frontbenchers, who have tried to oust him.
The pair have repeatedly clashed over Brexit policy with Sir Keir wanting the party to push harder for a second referendum.
Speaking to business leaders in Sunderland, Sir Keir said: Im well aware from discussions around the United Kingdom and door-knocking and campaigning and canvassing, that a lot of people think we would do better with a different leader.
What is Keir Starmer’s constituency?
Starmer has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras
He was elected to the seat in 2015 with a majority of 17,048.
What are Keir Starmer’s political views?
In an interview with The Guardian, Mr Starmer said: “The case for a bold and radical Labour government is as strong now as it was last Thursday [the 2019 General Election]”.
He added that Labour’s values include opposing the moral injustice of poverty, inequality, homelessness while advocating for internationalism and human rights”.
Here’s a breakdown of some of his views:
- Starmer is staunchly remain, and has previously said he would welcome a second Brexit referendum
- He has strongly criticised anti-Semitism in the Labour party
- He has expressed that he is a socialist
- Mr Starmer has consistently voted for gay rights, including same sex marriage
- He’s expressed unwavering support for laws to promote human rights and equality
Who is Keir Starmer’s wife, Victoria, and do they have children?
The politician is married to solicitor, Victoria Starmer.
The couple married in 2007.
The pair have two children together, a son and a daughter.
