Keir Starmer Flashcards

1
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What is the full name of Keir Starmer?

A

Sir Christopher Keir Starmer

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2
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In which year was Keir Starmer born?

A

1962

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3
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What political party does Keir Starmer lead?

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The Labour Party

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4
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True or False: Keir Starmer was elected leader of the Labour Party in 2020.

A

True

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5
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What position did Keir Starmer hold before becoming the leader of the Labour Party?

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Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union

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6
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Fill in the blank: Keir Starmer was born in __________.

A

Southwark, London

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7
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What is Keir Starmer’s profession before entering politics?

A

Barrister

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8
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Which university did Keir Starmer attend for his undergraduate degree?

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University College London (UCL)

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9
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What notable role did Keir Starmer hold in the field of law?

A

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)

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10
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True or False: Keir Starmer was a member of the Conservative Party before joining the Labour Party.

A

False

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11
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What year did Keir Starmer become the Director of Public Prosecutions?

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2008

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12
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Multiple Choice: Which issue has Keir Starmer focused on during his leadership? A) Climate Change B) Brexit C) Health Care D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

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13
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What is Keir Starmer’s stance on Brexit?

A

He supports a close relationship with the EU post-Brexit.

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14
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Fill in the blank: Keir Starmer was knighted in __________.

A

2014

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15
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What is the name of the constituency Keir Starmer represents?

A

Holborn and St Pancras

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16
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True or False: Keir Starmer has served as a Member of Parliament since 2015.

A

True

17
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What notable campaign did Keir Starmer lead within the Labour Party?

A

The campaign for a second referendum on Brexit.

18
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Multiple Choice: What is Keir Starmer’s political ideology? A) Liberalism B) Socialism C) Conservatism D) Centrism

A

B) Socialism

19
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What major challenge did Keir Starmer face as leader of the Labour Party?

A

Rebuilding party unity after internal divisions.

20
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Fill in the blank: Keir Starmer succeeded __________ as the leader of the Labour Party.

A

Jeremy Corbyn

21
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What is one of the key themes of Keir Starmer’s leadership?

A

Restoring public trust in the Labour Party.

22
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True or False: Keir Starmer has advocated for increased funding for the National Health Service.

A

True

23
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What educational background does Keir Starmer have in law?

A

He studied law at the University of Leeds and later at UCL.

24
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following issues has Keir Starmer prioritized? A) Education B) Immigration C) Crime D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

25
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What was Keir Starmer’s role in relation to the legal profession before entering politics?

A

He was a leading barrister specializing in human rights.

26
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Fill in the blank: Keir Starmer has been a vocal advocate for __________ justice.

A

social

27
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What is Keir Starmer’s approach to climate change?

A

He supports ambitious policies to combat climate change.