Keir Starmer appoints Rachel Reeves’ righthand man to new Downing Street role in mini-reshuffle
Keir Starmer shakes up Downing St team with mini-reshuffle
- Keir Starmer is reorganising his Downing Street operation to assert control over the political agenda and strengthen his government.
- Darren Jones, previously Rachel Reeves’ deputy at the Treasury, has been moved to a role within Downing Street to bolster the operation.
- James Murray will replace Mr Jones as chief Treasury secretary, with Daniel Tomlinson promoted to a junior Treasury ministerial position.
- James Lyons, who served as director of strategic communications for a year, has been dismissed.
- These changes come amidst concerns about the focus of the Downing Street operation and Labour's performance in recent polls.