Brunswick hires ex-Downing Street chief foreign policy adviser
John Bew has joined Brunswick as a senior adviser in its geopolitical practice.
Portland Communications founder leaves Downing Street
Mace | 10th February 2026 | Moves, Politics
Tim Allan becomes latest senior figure to leave government
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