- Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly replacing Nin Pandit, his principal private secretary in No 10, marking the third senior staff departure from his Downing Street office in less than a year.
- Ms Pandit has served in the significant civil service role, which acts as a gatekeeper to the prime minister, for only 10 months.
- Her reported departure follows that of chief of staff Sue Gray in October and communications director Matthew Doyle in March.
- The move has triggered speculation that Sir Keir is attempting another 'reset' within Downing Street, amid ongoing questions about the government's direction and handling of the migrant crisis.
- While sources suggested the prime minister had doubts about Ms Pandit's effectiveness, No 10 reportedly insisted to the BBC that Sir Keir maintained confidence in her.
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