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Andy Burnham to promise to ‘fix the big things’ in first speech as Labour leader

Burnham, who is set to take the job on Friday, will promise to give back control to communities and spread growth

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Starmer adviser held 16 undisclosed meetings with top US tech bosses

Exclusive: Varun Chandra’s talks with Google, Meta, Apple and others raise fears of ‘lobbying behind closed doors’

The Guardian - UK · May 3

America has special relationship with Israel now, UK’s new US ambassador says

Diplomat described Keir Starmer as being ‘on the ropes’ over Peter Mandelson scandal in private meeting with students

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

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David Lammy still plays an important role in UK foreign policy – but he is not the only one

Keir Starmer conducts much of Britain’s diplomacy himself, but beneath him is a team of trusted advisers

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15

Who could fill key No 10 vacancies – and win the battle for Starmer’s ear?

Everyone around PM agrees ‘chaos’ at No 10 has to be sorted, but there are competing factions trying to gain upper hand

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10

Who is Varun Chandra? Meet UK's Indian-origin special envoy to the United States

Varun Chandra has been appointed as the UK's Special Envoy to the United States on Trade and Investment. In this new role, he will spearhead efforts to enhance economic ties and drive trade and investment opportunities between the two nations.

The Times of India · Jan 27

Starmer to pick new US ambassador as relations with Trump tested

Exclusive: a trio of candidates have been interviewed by the PM, but he could still decide to directly appoint someone else

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025

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JP Morgan boss gave go-ahead for new £3bn tower in London after UK assurances

Decision by US bank’s CEO Jamie Dimon followed trip to New York by top adviser to Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025

Thames Water paid £1m-plus to corporate spooks firm part-owned by Starmer adviser

Exclusive: Hakluyt – formerly run by Varun Chandra – has been advising utilities company as it tries to avoid renationalisation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025

Keir Starmer aide's former firm in lobbying probe

KEIR Starmer’s top business adviser’s former company is under investigation for a secret meeting he arranged between finance executives and a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2025

Varun Chandra: Starmer adviser proving ‘vital link’ for Labour in US trade talks

Chandra is known as ‘a brilliant salesman’, smoothing over friction with businesses and playing key role in trade negotiations with US

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025

‘It could’ve been much worse’: how UK avoided a bigger blow from Trump tariffs

No 10 has been criticised for ‘sucking up’ to Donald Trump, but believes its defensive strategy has been vindicated

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2025

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