The Prime Minister has today continued the overhaul of his senior
team as he improves the No 10 operation and delivers the change
necessary to get on with the job. The new appointments will have
the discipline and focus to drive the Prime Minister’s priorities
and deliver for the country.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster MP will take on a significant
new role, put in charge of integrating the new Office of the
Prime Minister and the Cabinet Office, driving the government’s
agenda more efficiently and ensuring it is better aligned with
the Cabinet and backbenchers. He will become the Prime Minister’s
new Chief of Staff, working directly with Cabinet colleagues to
ensure the Prime Minister’s levelling up agenda is driven forward
and delivered at maximum speed. This change will significantly
strengthen Cabinet government, meaning there will be an enhanced
role for both Ministers and Parliament.
Guto Harri, a respected journalist with a distinguished BBC
career before taking on some of the most demanding roles in
communications, is joining as Director of Communications. He was
the Prime Minister’s Spokesman and Chief of Staff during his
first term as London Mayor.
There will continue to be further appointments over the coming
days with a particular focus on improving engagement and liaison
with MPs.
Prime Minister said:
“This week I promised change, so that we can get on with the job
the British public elected us to do. We need to continue our
recovery from the pandemic, help hundreds of thousands more
people into work, and deliver our ambitious agenda to level up
the entire country, improving people’s opportunities regardless
of where they’re from.
“The changes I’m announcing to my senior team today will improve
how No 10 operates, strengthen the role of my Cabinet and
backbench colleagues, and accelerate our defining mission to
level up the country.”
