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How will Keir Starmer's new-look Downing Street work?

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Morgan McSweeney replaces Sue Gray as Labour 's chief of staff in reshuffle.

He will become the most senior special adviser (or "spad") in charge of the political arm of the PM's team.

Ms Gray's replacement will be key to Labour 's victory in July 's election.

Nin Pandit , director of the No 10 policy unit since 2022 , will become Sir Keir 's principal private secretary.

James Lyons will lead a new "strategic communications" team reporting to PM.

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