Keir Starmer Takes First Holiday as Prime Minister in Madeira Following Brother's Death

The UK prime minister delayed his trip after the passing of his brother Nick on Boxing Day but remains in charge during his overseas stay.

Keir Starmer traveled to Madeira on Saturday to join his wife and children for a few days after initially postponing the trip due to his brother Nick's death from cancer at age 60.
Starmer, who has faced significant job-related pressures, had previously canceled a planned summer holiday in August due to domestic unrest and international tensions.
Downing Street confirmed that Starmer remains in charge of government operations during his holiday, with no deputy assuming temporary leadership, a departure from recent precedent.
The prime minister has spoken about the challenges of balancing his demanding role with time for his family, particularly following a difficult year in office and personal loss.
Starmer's trip to Madeira follows a tradition of British prime ministers visiting the subtropical island, including Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher.