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As of March 2026, the United Kingdom has not had a Black Prime Minister.
Rishi Sunak (in office 2022–2024) was the first British Prime Minister of colour (Asian heritage). Kemi Badenoch became the first Black woman to lead a major UK political party (the Conservatives) in November 2024.
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- First Prime Minister of Colour: Rishi Sunak, of Indian descent, took office in October 2022.
- Black Party Leader: Kemi Badenoch, born in London to Nigerian parents, was elected leader of the Conservative Party in November 2024.
- Current Leadership: As of early 2026, the Labour Party holds government, with Keir Starmer serving as Prime Minister.
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2 Nov 2024 — Kemi Badenoch is the first Black woman to lead a major British political party. She became the leader of the Conservatives after winning a leadership contest on…
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Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch (née Adegoke; born 2 January 1980) is a British politician who has been serving as Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the …
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