Ex-Blair aide becomes latest departure from Starmer's team
Summary
Tim Allan, a former aide to Tony Blair, has left his role as director of communications for UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer just over five months after taking the position. Allan's departure follows the recent resignation of another senior aide, Morgan McSweeney. Changes in Starmer's team highlight ongoing shifts in the Labour Party's leadership structure.Key Facts
- Tim Allan worked as a communications adviser for Tony Blair during the New Labour period.
- Allan returned to Downing Street in September 2025 to join Sir Keir Starmer's team.
- He left his position as director of communications after a little over five months on the job.
- Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir's chief of staff, resigned less than 24 hours before Allan.
- McSweeney left after his appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador faced criticism.
- Allan was the fourth person to hold the role of director of communications under Starmer.
- Others who have held similar positions include Matthew Doyle, Steph Driver, and James Lyons.
- Paul Ovenden, another key aide, resigned in September 2025 after past offensive messages were revealed.
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