Fury over job for Blair aide behind Chagos surrender
Daily Express|November 09, 2024
SIR Keir Starmer sparked outrage yesterday after handing a top job to Tony Blair's former chief of staff, who had negotiated the recent surrendering of the Chagos Islands.
Christian Calgie
Fury over job for Blair aide behind Chagos surrender

Jonathan Powell, who spent 10 years as Mr Blair's right-hand man, has now been appointed as the Government's national security adviser, replacing Sir Tim Barrow.

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