Starmer appoints top Blair-era aide as National Security Adviser

Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Jonathan Powell, former chief of staff to Tony Blair, as the new National Security Adviser, taking over from Sir Tim Barrow. Powell’s extensive experience in the Foreign Office and involvement in negotiating the Good Friday Agreement make him well-suited to advise on global challenges and conflicts, including those in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as forging links with the new US administration under Donald Trump. Starmer praised Powell’s dedication to protecting UK interests and highlighted his qualifications for the role, emphasizing his role in complex negotiations and conflict resolution.

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