UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly lost his footing as he approached a group of business leaders in Johannesburg, South Africa
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer experienced a somewhat rocky beginning at the G20 summit in South Africa, nearly falling face-first to the ground.
The summit, bringing together leaders from the world’s major economies, is scheduled for November 22-23 in Johannesburg. South Africa took over the group’s rotating presidency in December 2024, making it the first African country to chair the forum.
Immediately upon arriving in South Africa, Starmer almost fell face-first as he proceeded to meet with a group of business leaders before the main event. Video from the encounter appears to show the prime minister tripping over himself while extending a hand for a handshake, with no visible obstruction.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stumbled over his own feet as he arrived to meet with senior business leaders in Johannesburg ahead of the G20 summit on Friday (21 November).
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He extended his arms, barely managing to recover his footing at the final second.
Starmer experienced a comparable mishap earlier this month upon his arrival in Brazil for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30).
When the UK prime minister exited his plane, he tripped on the metal steps, nearly falling onto the tarmac. Nevertheless, Starmer successfully recovered his balance on that occasion too.