As of March 2026, the United Kingdom has never had a Black Prime Minister.
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Key Facts
- First Prime Minister of Colour:
Rishi Sunak became the UK’s first Prime Minister of colour in October 2022. He is of Indian (South Asian) descent, not Black. - First Black Leader of a Major UK Party:
Kemi Badenoch made history in November 2024 by becoming the first Black woman to lead a major British political party (the Conservative Party). She was born in London to Nigerian parents and raised partly in Nigeria and the United States. - Current Prime Minister (2026):
As of early 2026, Keir Starmer is serving as Prime Minister, following the Labour Party’s victory in the 2024 general election.
✔️ Summary
- No Black Prime Minister in UK history (as of 2026)
- First PM of colour: Rishi Sunak (Asian heritage)
- First Black major party leader: Kemi Badenoch (Conservative Party)
- Current PM: Keir Starmer (Labour Party)