Matthew Doyle

Matthew Doyle is Keir Starmer's former longstanding communications chief. He stepped down from his role as No 10 head of communications in March of last year and was subsequently made a peer in December. Doyle is currently newsworthy because he has been suspended from the Labour whip in the Lords. This suspension follows the revelation that he had previously campaigned on behalf of a friend who was charged with possessing indecent images of children. Downing Street claimed they were unaware of Doyle's links to the paedophile when his peerage was announced. Doyle has apologized for the distress caused by his actions. This incident raises questions about vetting procedures and Starmer's judgment, adding to a series of recent issues impacting the Labour leader.