Downing Street Director of Communications
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.
Downing Street Director of Communications | |
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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 |
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.
The role sub-division was abolished during the Sunak ministry.
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