Keir Starmer’s head of communications quits in fresh blow to PM
Starmer’s team suffers another high-profile exit
- Steph Driver, Sir Keir Starmer's head of communications, confirmed she is departing Downing Street on the eve of Labour's conference.
- Her exit is the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the prime minister's top team in recent weeks.
- Others who have left include Paul Ovenden, Peter Mandelson, Angela Rayner, Matthew Doyle, and James Lyons.
- Sir Keir Starmer praised Ms Driver for her loyalty, leadership, and crucial role in Labour's historic general election victory.
- This change occurs during a challenging period for Sir Keir's premiership, amidst a wider government reset and economic pressures.