Here we go again. Whoever gets it better not value job security…
- Ben Nunn: Rachel Reeves’ Chief of Staff. A close Starmer ally who previously worked for him in opposition. Was said to be in talks for a Number 10 role back in October…
- Sophie Nazemi: Long-serving, long-suffering Downing Street Press Secretary. Been in the Labour trenches since the Corbyn days…
- Steph Driver: Labour insiders are chattering about whether she could be convinced to get back in the driver’s seat. She previously shared the role with James Lyons until September…
- Tom Baldwin: Starmer’s hagiographer who already spins pro bono for the government at any opportunity. Very keen to get on the payroll…
- Ben Glaze: Public Affairs Director at Sodali & Co. Previously the Mirror’s Deputy Political Editor. Does he fancy following his former colleague John Stevens to the dark side?
- Matthew Stadlen: Tweeted “Britain needs stability” during the Starmer implosion. Code for “Britain needs Stadlen”?
- Damien McBride: Currently spinning for Yvette Cooper over in FCDO. McPoison also made Guido’s shortlist last time. “Pull lever in case of government collapse” was the rationale. If ever there’s a time to pull that lever…
- Alastair Campbell: Having “sleepless nights” over the disaster in Number 10. Done the job before. May have to cut down on the podcasting…
Guido looks forward to doing this yet again in a couple of months. Candidates who miss out on the gig this time shouldn’t be too upset…
