Involved in the Good Friday Agreement negotiations and a special envoy to war-torn Libya, Jonathan Powell has substantial foreign policy chops. But his links to Sir Tony Blair and the Iraq War may prove controversial.

Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Tony Blair's former chief of staff as his national security adviser.Veteran diplomat Jonathan Powell will begin the role next month, it is understood, taking over from Sir Tim Barrow,

Britain on Friday named Jonathan Powell, the former chief of staff to ex-prime minister Tony Blair and a key negotiator in the Northern Ireland peace process, as its new national security adviser.Powell,

Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Tony Blair’s former chief of staff Jonathan Powell as his national security adviser. The Cabinet Office confirmed the former Foreign Office diplomat and No10 chief operator would take on the key role advising the Prime Minister in an announcement today.

Sir Keir Starmer ’s new national security adviser wrote an article a year ago in which he recommended a “more relaxed attitude” to terrorist groups.

Jonathan Powell will take over from Sir Tim Barrow in the role based in 10 Downing Street, the Cabinet Office said.

Jonathan Powell has been appointed the PM's National Security Adviser this morning. Meanwhile, Reform leader Nigel Farage is set to give a speech at his party's Welsh conference this afternoon.

Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Sir Tony Blair’s former chief of staff Jonathan Powell as National Security Adviser.The veteran diplomat, who served for 17 years in the Foreign Office, will take over from Sir Tim Barrow in the role based in 10 Downing Street.

Powell returns to heart of Whitehall after serving as chief of staff for Tony Blair. Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has said that his party is now best placed to take on the Labour party in Wales.