Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has revealed a surprising childhood encounter with police while working on Exmoor. The future politician, now known for his legal and political career, was stopped by officers as a teenager during a summer job in the rural area.
An Unexpected Police Stop
Starmer recounted how Avon and Somerset Police questioned him during his time working on Exmoor. "I was stopped by the police when I was working there as a kid," he said, though he didn't specify the exact nature of the incident.
From Teenage Worker to Labour Leader
The experience offers a rare glimpse into Starmer's formative years before he became Director of Public Prosecutions and later leader of the Labour Party. His early brush with law enforcement contrasts sharply with his subsequent legal career.
Starmer has often spoken about his working-class background, and this anecdote adds another layer to his personal narrative as he leads Labour into the next general election.
