Particle.news
Download on the App Store
11 ARTICLES
·
1h ago

Steph Driver Quits as Starmer’s No 10 Communications Director Days Before Labour Conference

The move follows a communications shake-up that elevated Blair-era adviser Tim Allan to a more senior post.

Image
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Keir Starmer praised Driver’s nearly five years of service, and Driver said the Labour government retains her unwavering support.
  • Driver was regarded as one of Starmer’s most trusted aides, and senior figures including the prime minister urged her to stay.
  • Her decision followed bereavement leave and discussions with Starmer and chief of staff Morgan McSweeney about the new communications structure.
  • The exit adds to recent senior departures from No 10, including political strategist Paul Ovenden and comms lead James Lyons, after Matthew Doyle quit in March.
  • Tim Allan remains executive director of government communications as No 10’s reduced comms operation faces scrutiny ahead of the party conference in Liverpool, with some outlets circulating speculative replacement lists.