"Tim Allan brought with him experience of working for Sir Tony Blair in the early days of New Labour when he returned to Downing Street last September as part of changes by Sir Keir Starmer to his senior team. He departs from the role of director of communications little more than five months later "to allow a new No 10 team to be built"."
"Allan arrived as part of a shake-up to the Downing Street operation as the prime minister tried to improve communications across his administration. The 55-year-old had previously worked as a communications adviser for Sir Tony, both in opposition and in government, until 1998 when he decided to pursue a business career. Allan's LinkedIn profile details how he worked for BSkyB before he founded the Portland Communications agency, which specialises in reputation management for businesses, public bodies and high profile individuals."
"On Sunday, McSweeney resigned as Sir Keir's chief of staff over calls for someone to be held accountable for the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the United States. McSweeney had succeeded Sue Gray, who left the role in October 2024 just months after Labour won the general election."
Tim Allan returned to Downing Street in September as director of communications, bringing experience working for Sir Tony Blair in New Labour. He left the role little more than five months later to allow a new No 10 team to be built. Allan had worked for BSkyB, founded Portland Communications, and engaged in charitable and investment activities before returning to government. He was the fourth director of communications under Sir Keir Starmer, following Matthew Doyle, Steph Driver and James Lyons. Morgan McSweeney resigned as chief of staff amid calls for accountability over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the United States.
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