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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Eleni Courea Political correspondent

Starmer ally Hollie Ridley appointed as Labour general secretary

Hollie Ridley
Hollie Ridley as general secretary will protect Keir Starmer’s internal party reforms and prepare Labour for the spring local elections. Photograph: LinkedIn

Hollie Ridley, an ally of Keir Starmer, has been appointed Labour’s new general secretary.

Ridley will replace David Evans, who resigned this month after serving for four and a half years as the party’s most senior official.

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