Who is Britain's likely next prime minister Keir Starmer?

The 61-year-old, whose unusual first name was his socialist parents' tribute to Labour's founding father Keir Hardie, is also the centre-left party's most working class leader in decades.

Britain's main opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivers a speech in Glasgow on May 24, 2024 to launch Scottish Labour's campaign ahead of a general election on July 4. (Credit: AFP)