Madame Tussauds announced that they will not be creating a wax figure of Sir Keir Starmer, citing concerns about his lasting relevance amidst the fast-paced political changes in the UK. This decision reflects the recent trend of rapid leadership changes, highlighted by Liz Truss's short, 49-day term as Prime Minister. A spokesperson explained that the lengthy process of crafting a wax figure requires us to anticipate its relevance for several years. Boris Johnson, the last prime minister to be immortalised, was significantly involved in his figure's creation. Historical trends show public voting influenced past decisions at the museum.
As is the case with the world of modern celebrity, the political landscape is fast-moving and unpredictable, so we really have to consider our figure choices carefully.
It can take up to a year for us to create a figure from initial measurements to the unveil on attraction floor so we expect each one to remain popular and relevant with the public for five to ten years.
Boris Johnson was the last prime minister to be immortalised at the London museum, first appearing in 2009 after he was first elected as London Mayor.
The tradition appears to have ended after a rapid turnover of leaders post-Covid, particularly Liz Truss's brief tenure as Prime Minister lasting just 49 days.
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