Who is Keir Starmer’s wife Victoria and do they have children? – The Sun | The Sun

LADY Victoria Starmer has been married to Sir Keir for 15 years.

Despite her husband being in the public spotlight, she prefers a more private and quiet life.

Who is Keir Starmer's wife Victoria?

Victoria Starmer, also known as Lady Victoria Starmer is a former solicitor, turned NHS occupational health worker – and the wife of British politician Sir Kier Starmer.

The pair met when they were both working as lawyers in the early 200's, and Victoria reportedly had to supply Keir with documents for a case he was working on.

The pair then began dating, where they reportedly dined on inexpensive pizzas in Camden pubs.

In 2007, the couple married.

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She made her first appearance as the then-new Labour leader’s wife when the pair were filmed clapping for the NHS in 2020, outside their £1.75 million Camden home, in North London.

Since then, her aloofness has been noted.

She is however recognised for her stylish wardrobe – her immaculate dress sense at the 2021 Labour conference in Brighton attracted comparisons to the Kate Middleton.

Victoria is a follower of the Jewish faith – as her family are Jewish.

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Not much is known about Victoria as the couple keep their relationship relatively private, and Victoria tends to stay out of the public spotlight.

Do they have children?

Sir Keir and Victoria have two children together, their son Toby and a daughter.

Determined to shield their family from media attention, their daughters name has not even revealed.

Their son and daughter live with them in North London.

The children are allegedly being brought up to recognise their Jewish faith.

Speaking to the Jewish Chronicle, Sir Keir revealed his family's Friday night dinner tradition which sees his wife's family invited round for a meal.

He said: "It is about just being with the family. It’s about being a bit more disciplined, about being home with our children and the family — they are growing up fast.

“Just carving out that tradition, that bit of faith on Friday is incredibly important, because we get together and we do Zoom prayers now.''

Lady Starmer also insists her children are brought up learning about Judaism in order to “recognise the faith of part of their grandfather’s family, and it’s very important”.

Victoria is also a governor at her children’s school.

What are Keir Starmer's political views?

Sir Keir has previously identified himself as a socialist and has been described as being on the soft left within the Labour Party.

Before being elected as party leader, he said in an interview with The Guardian: "The case for a bold and radical Labour government is as strong now as it was during 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".

The millionaire barrister took over the party's leadership after Labour's crushing general election defeat in December 2019.

Here's a breakdown of some of his views:

• Starmer was 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
• The politician has consistently voted for gay rights, including same sex marriage
• He's expressed unwavering support for laws to promote human rights and equality
• Sir Keir has pledged to increase income tax for the top 5 per cent earners
• He has supported demands for action on tackling climate change
• He has defended the rights of migrants and demanded an immigration system based on "compassion and dignity"
• He has said being vegetarian is "better for yourself and for the environment"
• He consistently voted against use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas

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