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Studdert departs New Local for No10

The chief executive of local government think-tank New Local has been appointed as special adviser to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Number 10 Policy Unit.

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By Heather Jameson | 01 December 2025
Jessica Studdert © New Local

The chief executive of local government think-tank New Local has been appointed as special adviser to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Number 10 Policy Unit.

Jessica Studdert has been with New Local for a decade, including as chief executive for the past 18 months.

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