Paul Ovenden | |
|---|---|
| Head of Political Strategy | |
| In office 5 July 2024 – 15 September 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | Keir Starmer |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | University of Southampton |
Paul Ovenden is a former British political adviser and political aide who served as Downing Street Head of Political Strategy from July 2024 to September 2025.
He completed a BA in history and English at theUniversity of Southampton.[1]
He was seen as part of theBlue Labour current in the Labour Party, and as being close toMorgan McSweeney.[2]
He served as Head of Political Strategy in thePrime Minister's Office underKeir Starmer from July 2024 till September 2025 when he was forced to resign when it came to light that he had made sexually explicit and offensive remarks aboutDiane Abbott.[3]ITV disclosed the content of the messages with names redacted.[4] An unnamed ally of Ovenden said:[3]
It's a factional hit to expose Keir and Morgan. Pathetic
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