UK PM Keir Starmer Shrugs Off Viral Paris Olympics Rain Photo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed the attention over a viral photo of him without a poncho at the rainy Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Starmer said the British are used to rain, and it didn't dampen the spirits of the event. Starmer, recently elected in a landslide victory, was on his first official visit to Paris as Prime Minister.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer dismissed the attention garnered by a viral photo taken during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, where he was the only dignitary not wearing a plastic poncho during heavy rain.

Starmer, who was wearing a Team GB rain-proof jacket, humorously stated on French channel LCI that the British are used to rain and it didn't dampen the spirits of the event.

Recently elected in a landslide victory, Starmer is on his first official visit to Paris as Prime Minister.

The image was widely shared on social media, showcasing what many described as a classic display of British stoicism.