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Tim Allan, who previously worked for Sir Tony Blair during the early New Labour years, had returned to Downing Street in September 2025 as part of Sir Keir Starmer’s efforts to revamp his senior team. However, Allan has now stepped down from his position as director of communications after serving just over five months in the role. His departure is described as allowing “a new No 10 team to be built.”
Allan’s exit marks the latest high-profile resignation from Downing Street and follows closely on the heels of Morgan McSweeney’s resignation from the position of chief of staff to Sir Keir, which occurred less than a day earlier. Allan had been brought in to help strengthen communications within the government, reflecting the prime minister’s attempt to improve messaging and operations at the heart of his administration.
Before returning to government, Allan had a varied career outside politics. He originally worked as a communications adviser for Tony Blair both during his time in opposition and while in government until 1998, at which point he transitioned into the business sector. His LinkedIn profile notes experience at BSkyB and the founding of Portland Communications, a firm dedicated to reputation management for businesses, public organizations, and prominent individuals. Allan was also engaged in charitable and investment ventures prior to his recent government role.
Within Sir Keir Starmer’s team, Allan was the fourth individual to hold the communications director post since Labour’s general election victory in 2024. His predecessors included Matthew Doyle, who resigned nine months after the election, referring to it as “time to pass the baton on,” as well as Steph Driver and James Lyons, both of whom have also left their roles. Recent turbulence in Downing Street has been underscored by other departures, including McSweeney’s resignation amid controversy surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the United States, and earlier, the exit of Sue Gray in October 2024 following reports of internal conflicts. Additionally, Paul Ovenden stepped down as director of political strategy after offensive communications dating back to 2017 came to light
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