UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Take First Family Holiday Abroad Since Taking Office

Starmer, facing low approval ratings and a challenging start to his premiership, plans a brief overseas trip after Christmas at Chequers.

Keir Starmer will spend Christmas at Chequers before heading abroad with his family for a short New Year holiday, his first personal trip since becoming Prime Minister in July 2024.
A planned summer holiday in August was canceled due to far-right riots following the tragic killing of three young girls in Southport, which led to heightened police alert across the UK.
Starmer has faced significant political challenges, including unpopular decisions such as cutting winter fuel allowances for pensioners and raising employer National Insurance, alongside protests over his tax policies.
His government has been marred by scandals, including the resignation of a cabinet minister, the suspension of Labour MPs, and criticism over accepting high-value gifts from donors.
Starmer’s approval ratings remain low, with 61% of voters dissatisfied, as he approaches six months in office on January 5, 2025.