Sir Keir Rodney Starmer is a British politician who has served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024 and as Leader of the Labour Party since 2020. Before becoming prime minister, he served as Leader of the Opposition (2020–2024). He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras since 2015. From 2008 to 2013, Starmer was the Director of Public Prosecutions. In 2024, Starmer led Labour to power and became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Shortly after taking office, he met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, where he emphasized the importance of building a “consistent, durable, and respectful” relationship with China.
Sir Keir Starmer is recognized for his pragmatic and centrist approach to politics, balancing international diplomacy with domestic reform. His career reflects a steady rise from law and prosecution into the highest office of British politics, positioning him as a defining figure in the country’s post-Brexit political era.
The BKI’s mission is to increase public awareness of Kurdish issues, protect human, cultural, and political rights throughout Kurdistan, support and develop Kurdistan’s civil society, improve and increase access to Kurdish cultural and educational resources, and advocate for effective solutions to Kurd-related issues. The Saladin Institute works in a variety of ways to achieve its mission. It conducts research on Kurdish issues, publishes reports and articles, organizes conferences and events, and provides educational resources on Kurdish culture and history. The BKI also advocates for Kurdish rights at the UK. government and international levels.