PM’s communications chief quits after nine months

Sir Keir Starmer’s communications chief has resigned after nine months in Downing Street.
Labour veteran Matthew Doyle, who worked for Tony Blair, was brought in as Sir Keir’s communications director four years ago, when the party was in opposition.
He is the second senior member of Sir Keir’s team to leave less than a year after the general election, following Sue Gray walking out of the door as his chief of staff in the autumn.
Mr Doyle’s departure is expected to lead to the promotions of James Lyons to director of communications (strategy) and Steph Driver to director of communications (delivery).
Mr Doyle’s decision to quit and leave immediately has caused some surprise, but one special adviser said he “had been increasingly detached for some time. It was clear that Lyons was actually in charge – and doing an excellent job to be fair”.

Courtesy: BBC