Jonathan Powell rejects overtures to replace McSweeney as Starmer’s chief of staff
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Jonathan Powell, Keir Starmer's national security adviser, reportedly declined an offer to become the prime minister's chief of staff following Morgan McSweeney's resignation. Sources close to Powell cite his desire to return to his mediation consultancy as the primary reason, with a potential departure from Downing Street at the end of the year. However, Downing Street denies that Powell was offered the chief of staff role or that he plans to leave his current position. The potential change comes amid a Downing Street shakeup following controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson's involvement in government. Powell is credited with shaping Starmer's foreign policy and reportedly advised against Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington.
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