Morgan McSweeney, a senior advisor to Keir Starmer, revealed at a private gathering that he sought to establish a think tank operating independently of the government. During the event, which was closed to the press, McSweeney explained that he viewed the traditional structure of 10 Downing Street as fundamentally incapable of long-term strategic planning. Consequently, he aimed to create an external entity that would bypass standard governmental scrutiny. McSweeney, who resigned from his position in February following controversy regarding the potential appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, noted that he had intended to pursue this project further before his departure. The comments, captured in a recording obtained by media, highlight his belief that the current administrative framework limits the strategic capacity of the Prime Minister's office.
Source : Politico Europe
