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Who is Morgan McSweeney? Keir Starmer's chief of staff heads for the exit door

Morgan McSweeney Sir Keir Starmer Sue Gray BNP Boris Johnson Jeremy Corbyn Lambeth Barking

Mr McSweeney became the prime minister’s chief of staff in October 2024 (PA) - (PA Archive)

Keir Starmer is starting a new week without his aide by his side.

Morgan McSweeney, the Prime Minister’s former chief of staff, quit his role over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

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