Liam Booth-Smith
Liam Booth-Smith | |
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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom | |
In office July 2019 – July 2020 | |
Prime Minister | Boris Johnson |
Personal details | |
Born | 1987 (age 36–37) Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom |
Domestic partner | Olivia Booth-Smith |
Alma mater | Loughborough University |
Liam Booth-Smith (born 1987) is a British political adviser who has served as the Downing Street Chief of Staff since October 2022. He previously served as de facto chief of staff to then-chancellor Rishi Sunak as head of the Joint Economic Unit.[1]
Early life and education
Booth-Smith was born in 1987
Career
Booth-Smith served as chief executive of the
In February 2020, Booth-Smith became then-chancellor Sunak's de facto chief of staff as head of the Joint Economic Unit between 10 Downing Street and 11 Downing Street,[5] overseeing the Treasury's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Booth-Smith led Rishi Sunak's leadership campaign during the July–September 2022 Conservative Party leadership election, and again during the October 2022 Conservative Party leadership election.[5]
Downing Street Chief of Staff
Booth-Smith was appointed as Downing Street Chief of Staff in October 2022 after Rishi Sunak's accession as prime minister. He succeeded Mark Fullbrook.
In 2023 the New Statesman named him as the ninth most powerful figure in British Right-Wing Politics.[6]
Personal life
Booth-Smith is married to former special adviser Olivia Booth-Smith.[7]
References
- ^ a b c "Liam Booth-Smith". Mace Magazine. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ a b Payne, Sebastian (25 October 2022). "Who's who in Team Sunak — new PM's core aides". Financial Times. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ Elgot, Jessica (25 October 2022). "The aides and spads expected to join Rishi Sunak in Downing Street". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ Leake, Natasha (26 October 2022). "Meet the elite, chic circle of youngsters behind Rishi's premiership". Tatler. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ a b Diver, Tony (24 October 2022). "'Travolta of the Treasury' among aides and spin doctors set for Rishi Sunak's No 10". The Telegraph. The Telegraph. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ Statesman, New (2023-09-27). "The New Statesman's right power list". New Statesman. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ Dickson, Annabelle (14 February 2022). "Britain's political power couples — ranked". Politico. Retrieved 30 October 2022.