The Prime Minister has today announced the appointment of
Jonathan Powell as the Prime Minister's National Security Adviser
based in No10 Downing Street. Jonathan is currently the CEO of
Inter Mediate, a UK based charity working on resolving
international conflicts. He will succeed Sir Tim Barrow who has
served as National Security Adviser since September 2022.
Welcoming Jonathan's appointment, The Prime Minister, Sir
said:
Jonathan has devoted his career to protecting the interests of
the country, having served for seventeen years as a diplomat in
the Foreign Office and ten years as Chief of Staff in No10, and I
am delighted to appoint him to this important role.
Together with his experience helping to negotiate the Belfast
(Good Friday) Agreement and work on some of the world's most
complex conflicts, he is uniquely qualified to advise the
Government on tackling the challenges ahead and engage with
counterparts across the globe to protect and advance UK
interests.
I would also like to thank Sir Tim Barrow for his service and the
support and advice he has given me. He has helped steer the
national security community through some of the most challenging
times in recent history, demonstrating throughout his outstanding
commitment to public service and to the safety and security of
this country. I've no doubt he will continue to play a positive
role on these issues in the future.
Jonathan Powell said:
I am honoured to have been appointed as the National Security
Adviser to the Prime Minister. This is a hugely important role
at a time where national security, international relations, and
domestic policies are so interconnected.
As the Prime Minister has set out, national security is at the
heart of this country's response to the many challenges we face
and having an integrated response will be crucial to our
success. I look forward to advising the Prime Minister and
working closely with Ministers and officials in this new role.
Sir Tim Barrow said:
Having known Jonathan Powell for many years I know he is very
well qualified for this post. He will provide excellent support
to the PM and the national security community.
