Sir Keir Starmer: Leeds's first Prime Minister

Forever Leeds by Leeds Alumni

Jul 5, 202424:20Education

On 5 July 2024 Sir Keir Starmer (Law 1985, Hon LLD 2012) - one of the University's most prominent alumnus - became the Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Sir Keir is the first Leeds graduate to become...

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