Madame Tussauds has chosen not to sculpt a waxwork of Sir Keir Starmer, breaking with its long-standing tradition of immortalising Prime Ministers in wax.

The London attraction revealed it has "no current plans to make a figure of the British Prime Minister" because of the "fast-moving" UK political landscape.

The museum, which has displayed models of nearly every PM beside a replica of No10's door since it opened its own in 1884, now requires its figures to maintain "public appeal" for five to 10 years.

Boris Johnson is the most recent Prime Minister to have received the waxwork treatment.

There are 'no current plans to make a figure of the British Prime Minister', Madame Tussauds said

A spokesman for the attraction explained that creating each figure requires up to a year from initial measurements to its final unveiling to the public.

"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," the spokesman warned.

"We expect each one to remain popular and relevant with the public for five to 10 years."

The churn in British leaders since David Cameron stepped down as PM appears to have prompted this policy shift at the Baker Street site.

But Downing Street declined to comment on the decision, saying it was a "matter for Madame Tussauds".

Boris Johnson first received a waxwork in 2009 as London Mayor

Johnson, who first received a waxwork in 2009 as London Mayor, was joined by both Theresa May and David Cameron in receiving a wax model.

Gordon Brown faced a different fate in 2008 when Madame Tussauds held a public vote on whether he deserved a figure before the next election.

An overwhelming 83.8 per cent voted against it.

Leaders of the Opposition have faced 23 years out in the cold, however.

Madame Tussauds ended its tradition of creating such figures in 2002 when Iain Duncan Smith took over the Tory helm.

A spokesman told The Times at the time: "We want figures who will inspire strong emotions and provoke strong reactions.

While Starmer might not be present, his New Labour colleague Sadiq Khan is

"In our view, Mr Duncan Smith, who most people have never even heard of, is unlikely to achieve either of those feats. Ever."

The shift away from creating prime ministerial figures appears to have begun with Liz Truss, whose brief tenure would have meant any waxwork would have been unveiled almost a year after she left office.

Despite stepping back from British politicians, the museum hasn't abandoned politics entirely. Former US President Barack Obama features in the Royal Palace section.

And while Starmer might not be present, his New Labour colleague Sadiq Khan is.

The Mayor of London unveiled his model in July last year following his re-election for a third term.