Sam White | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Staff to theLeader of the Opposition | |
| In office September 2021 – October 2022 | |
| Leader | Keir Starmer |
| Preceded by | Morgan McSweeney |
| Succeeded by | Sue Gray (2023) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1974 (age 51) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Katie White |
| Parent |
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| Occupation | Political adviser |
Sam White (born 1975 or 1976) is a British political adviser. He was Chief of Staff toLeader of the OppositionKeir Starmer from September 2021 to November 2022.
White was born in 1975 or 1976.[1] His father isMichael White.[2]
White worked forAlistair Darling from 2004 to 2010, including as aspecial adviser inHM Treasury. He also worked at theGovernment trade department and transport department.[1]
White became a Strategic Adviser toKeir Starmer,[3] supporting his transition to Leader of the Opposition in 2020[1] and running his response to theCOVID-19 pandemic from April to August 2020.[3] He was appointed Chief of Staff to Starmer in July 2021, taking up the role in September.[1] White's appointment came after the loss of theHartlepool by-election,a "botched" reshuffle, and sagging poll numbers.[4] The appointment was praised byConservative Party adviser James Dowling, who had worked with White at the Treasury.[5] White's style was described as hands-on.[6] While in the role, White was documented as clashing with Shadow Cabinet memberLisa Nandy over her attending a picket line in August 2022.[7] White was sacked from the role in October 2022.[8][9]