Investigation underway after fire at Prime Minister's house
Crews were called to the property in north London
Last updated 12th May 2025
Police are investigating a fire at Sir Keir Starmer's house in north London.
Emergency services were called to the Kentish Town property during the early hours of this morning
Sir Keir is understood to still own the home, but lives at the Prime Minister's official residence in Downing Street.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "On Monday, May 12 at 01.35hrs, police were alerted by the London Fire Brigade to reports of a fire at a residential address.
"Officers attended the scene. Damage was caused to the property's entrance, nobody was hurt.
"The fire is being investigated and cordons remain in place while enquiries continue."
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Firefighters were called to a small fire outside a property in Kentish town this morning.
"The Brigade was called at 01.11 and the fire was under control by 01.33. Two fire engines from Kentish Town Fire Station attended the scene."
In a statement Downing Street said, Sir Keir Starmer has thanked the emergency services.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "I can only say that Prime Minister thanks the emergency services for their work and it is subject to a live investigation. So I can't comment any further."
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