Downing Street Director of Communications information
British government official
Downing Street Director of Communications
Royal Arms as used by His Majesty's Government
Incumbent Nerissa Chesterfield since 1 September 2023
Prime Minister's Office
Appointer
Prime Minister
Formation
2000
First holder
Alastair Campbell
Website
www.number10.gov.uk
The Downing Street director of communications is the post of director of communications for the prime minister of the United Kingdom. The position is held by an appointed special adviser.[1]
In September 2022, as part of the incoming Truss ministry, the role was sub-divided into a political and non-political remit, with Adam Jones becoming the political director of communications and Simon McGee the director of government communications.[2][3]
The role sub-division was abolished during the Sunak ministry.[citation needed]
^"Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street". Government of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
^"Welcome to Trussworld: Meet the new-look team in 10 Downing Street". POLITICO. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
^"Liz Truss installs close allies in top cabinet jobs". Financial Times. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
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