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Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Rodney Starmer is a British politician and former lawyer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2024 to 2026. He served as Leader of the Labour Party from 2020 to 2026 and as Leader of the Opposition from 2020 to 2024. He has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015. Before entering politics, he was a barrister and served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2008 to 2013.

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Keir Starmer
Conflict Stance Assessment
40/100
Palestine-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationPrime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2024 to 2026
CountryUnited Kingdom
Place of BirthSouthwark
BirthdaySeptember 2, 1962
Sexmale
Religionatheism
Social Media
@Keir_Starmerkeirstarmer.com
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

01

Position on Palestine

Stated public stance

  • Starmer later called for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.
  • Starmer supports a two-stage two-state solution.
  • Starmer urged Netanyahu for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid.
  • Starmer suspended some British arms export licenses to Israel.
  • Starmer stated Netanyahu would be arrested in the UK following an ICC warrant.
  • Starmer co-signed a statement condemning Israel's renewed Gaza offensive.
  • Starmer announced conditional recognition of the State of Palestine.
  • Starmer formally recognized Palestine as an independent state.
  • Starmer called on Israel to respect international law and de-escalate conflict.
  • Starmer opposes Israeli settlements, West Bank annexation, Palestinian evictions, and BDS.
  • Starmer recommitted Labour to recognizing a Palestinian state in June 2023.
  • Starmer stated Labour would recognize Palestine as part of a peace process.
02

Position on Israel

Stated public stance

  • Starmer supported Israel during the initial Gaza War phase.
  • Starmer is a member of pro-Israel and pro-Palestine parliamentary groups.
  • Starmer favored military aid to Israel and condemned Hamas.
  • Starmer initially stated Israel has the right to cut off Gaza utilities.
  • Starmer supported Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
  • UK issued £127.6 million in arms licenses to Israel in late 2024.
  • Starmer proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.
  • Starmer rejected claims that Israel is an apartheid state.