Sir Tim Barrow has been appointed as the Prime Minister’s
National Security Adviser. He will succeed who will become the Prime
Minister’s Defence Industrial Adviser. In his new role, will focus on a number of
vital national and international defence programmes until the end
of this year.
Tim Barrow is currently the Second Permanent Secretary and
Political Director at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development
Office (FCDO). He has extensive experience across a range of
foreign and national security policy issues, including having
served as Ambassador in Kyiv, Moscow, and to the European Union.
As Political Director in the FCDO, he has worked on the biggest
foreign policy issues facing the country, including playing a
leading role in the UK’s diplomatic response to Putin’s illegal
war in Ukraine.
Prime Minister said:
“Sir Tim Barrow brings with him a huge wealth of experience
safeguarding the interests and security of the British people
around the world. This includes working on the UK's response to
Putin's illegal war in Ukraine.
“I would also like to thank for his distinguished
service as National Security Adviser. I am pleased he will
continue to promote our thriving nuclear defence industry,
working with key international partners to keep our people safe
every day.”
Cabinet Secretary said:
"I would like to thank Stephen for his remarkable leadership over
the last year and a half as National Security Adviser. Stephen
has led our national security response during a hugely
significant period, encompassing the agreement of the AUKUS pact,
the UK’s Presidency of the G7, the UK’s leading role in the
response to the invasion of Ukraine and the drawdown from
Afghanistan.
“Stephen personally has played a vital role in this and I am
delighted that he will continue to provide essential support to
the Prime Minister and government in his role advising on
projects of critical national importance.
“I warmly welcome Tim to the role of National Security Adviser.
Tim is very highly regarded across government and internationally
and is ideally qualified to take up this particularly important
role. We all look forward to working very closely with Tim in his
new role."
Tim Barrow said:
“It is an honour to have been appointed National Security
Adviser. I look forward to working with the Prime Minister, the
cabinet and colleagues from across Government to deliver the
Prime Minister’s foreign policy and national security priorities.
“I am grateful to Stephen for his leadership over the last 18
months and particularly for his work to ensure that the UK has
the partnerships and capabilities it needs for the future. I look
forward to strengthening these partnerships in the UK and
overseas to deliver the UK’s national security interests.”
said:
“It has been the greatest privilege to serve as the UK's National
Security Adviser, and to have led the women and men of Britain’s
incredible national security community. It has been an
extraordinary period, and I am immensely proud of what we have
achieved together, from the global leadership we have shown in
supporting Ukraine to the hugely significant AUKUS partnership,
which I look forward to continuing to support.
“I know Tim will provide the leadership we need in this vital,
often unsung, work and I wish him every success in his new role.”
Notes to Editors
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Tim Barrow will assume the role of National Security Adviser
from Wednesday 14th September.
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became the National
Security Adviser in March 2021. Prior to this he was
Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Defence since 2016,
and Permanent Secretary of the Department of Energy and
Climate Change since 2013.
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Prior to being appointed as the Second Permanent Secretary to
the FCDO earlier this year, Tim Barrow had a long career in
the diplomatic service, as Permanent Representative of the
United Kingdom to the European Union in 2017, and as the
British Ambassador to the European Union in 2020.
