Sir Keir Starmer becomes the first sitting prime minister to take a public HIV test. Joined by Terrence Higgins Trust representatives, the PM took a rapid home test to raise awareness of National HIV Testing Week. The government has committed to ending new HIV cases in England by 2030, with a new HIV Action Plan to be published in summer 2025.

Keir Starmer became the first serving UK Prime Minister and G7 leader to take a "public HIV test," the UK Prime Minister's Office shared on Monday.

Sir Keir Starmer has become the first western prime minister to take a public HIV  test in an effort to destigmatise testing for the virus. During HIV Testing Week, which runs from February 10 to 17,

Keir Starmer has urged other world leaders to take an HIV test, after becoming the first serving British prime minister and G7 leader to take a public test on camera. "I suppose my task now is to talk to prime ministers and leaders across the world and say,

The prime minister took the test at 10 Downing Street alongside soul singer Beverley Knight, who is a strong advocate for HIV awareness.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer took an HIV test at Downing Street alongside singer and HIV campaigner Beverley Knight as part of national HIV testing week

Keir Starmer, first serving prime minister to publicly take an HIV test, urges world leaders to follow suit. Starmer's test supports a nationwide initiative.

“This free, quick and simple test sends a powerful message to the country and to the public. During National HIV Testing Week, anyone in England can order a test to their home, whether that’s to Downing Street, to Penzance or to Berwick-up-Tweed.

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Keir Starmer becomes first prime minister to take HIV test Source: PA